Description
Discover how to make the ultimate high protein veggie bake with cottage cheese! This delicious recipe is packed with nutrients and flavor. Click here to learn more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (240 ml)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (185 g)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli, chopped (300 g)
- 1 cup spinach leaves (30 g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150 g)
- 1 cup shredded beef cheese (115 g)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 g)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (5 g)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (1 g)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (1 g)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
- Add the cottage cheese to the eggs and mix well.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the mixture; stir to combine.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the mixed vegetables in the pan for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add spinach to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
- Remove the vegetables from heat and let them cool slightly.
- Fold the sautéed vegetables and halved cherry tomatoes into the egg mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Consider using a blend of cheddar or parmesan cheeses for a richer flavor instead of the beef cheese.
- Customize the vegetable mix with your favorite choices like mushrooms or asparagus for added variety.
- Increase the protein content by adding cooked chicken or turkey with the vegetables.