Description
A delicious and nutritious bake featuring cottage cheese and vibrant vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the cottage cheese, beaten eggs, diced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped spinach, red bell pepper, red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top, followed by fresh parsley.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing a day in advance; this dish can also be frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, veggie bake, cottage cheese, healthy, vegetarian, easy recipe