Description
A nutritious and flavorful veggie bake packed with protein, perfect for meal prep or as a hearty breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 zucchini (grated)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- 1/2 cup oats
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the spinach, bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, oats, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the grated cheese until well-combined.
- Fold the vegetable mixture into the cottage cheese base, season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, top with the remaining cheese, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor, customize seasonings to your liking, and avoid soggy oats by letting the mixture sit before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg