Description
A wholesome and protein-packed egg bake made with cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion until soft.
- Add zucchini and bell pepper, cook until slightly tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, then set aside to cool.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl, then add cottage cheese and milk.
- Mix in mozzarella, cheddar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Fold in the cooked vegetables.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Let vegetables cool before mixing to avoid cooking eggs prematurely.
- Do not overbake to keep texture soft.
- Customize with different vegetables or herbs.
- Reheats well for meal prep.
- Can be frozen in portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
