Description
This healthy protein-packed cottage cheese egg bake is a high-protein vegetarian favorite, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Creamy cottage cheese and fluffy eggs combine with colorful baked vegetables and fresh herbs for a satisfying, meatless, and wholesome meal you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
10 large eggs 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small red onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped 1 small zucchini, diced 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping) Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add bell pepper and zucchini and cook 4–5 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Spread vegetables evenly in baking dish. 3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and oregano until smooth. 4. Pour egg mixture over vegetables. Gently shake to distribute evenly. 5. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top if using. 6. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until center is set and top is golden. 7. Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh herbs, slice, and serve.
Notes
• Sauté veggies before baking to prevent excess moisture. • Do not overbake — remove when center is just set. • Substitute kale, mushrooms, or broccoli for variety. • Assemble ahead and bake fresh the next day if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: cottage cheese egg bake, baked vegetable egg casserole, vegetarian high protein recipe, healthy breakfast bake, meatless egg bake