Description
A healthy and comforting veggie bake packed with protein from cottage cheese and bursting with flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 medium eggplant, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium yellow squash, diced
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red onion, sauté until softened.
- Add eggplant, zucchini, and squash, and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Mix the sautéed vegetables with cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
This dish is versatile and can be served on its own or with a side salad. It stores well and can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, veggie bake, healthy recipe, high-protein, vegetarian