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Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake

A wholesome comfort dish packed with protein and vegetables, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cottage Cheese Mixture
  • 2 cups cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Vegetable Layer
  • 1 cup chopped spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini or yellow squash
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add chopped spinach, bell peppers, and zucchini. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Mix the Cottage Cheese Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Bake
  1. In a baking dish, layer the sautéed vegetables evenly.
  2. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the vegetables.
  3. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and set.
  2. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This dish can be customized with any vegetables you have on hand. Serve warm for best flavor.

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