Serves: 4
Protein: ~55g per serving
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
Protein Base
- 1.5 lbs (680g) lean ground turkey or chicken (93% lean)
or ground beef if you prefer - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded (optional but boosts protein)
Veggies
- 2 cups broccoli florets (or cauliflower)
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
Cheese & Cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese (high protein)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 eggs
Seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Cook the Meat
- Cook ground turkey in a skillet until browned.
- Add onion, garlic, and peppers. Cook 3–4 minutes.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Prepare the Protein Cheese Mix
In a bowl, mix:
- cottage cheese
- Greek yogurt
- eggs
- spinach (if using)
4. Assemble the Bake
- Spread half of the meat mixture in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Add a layer of broccoli.
- Spread the cottage cheese mixture over the top.
- Add the remaining meat mixture.
- Top with mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.
5. Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
6. Rest & Serve
Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing. This helps it set and slice cleanly.
Protein Breakdown (Approx)
Per serving (1/4 of dish):
- Ground turkey (1.5 lb) → ~30–35g protein
- Cottage cheese (1 cup) → ~25g protein
- Greek yogurt (1 cup) → ~20g protein
- Eggs (2) → ~12g protein
- Cheese (2 cups total) → ~30g protein
➡️ Total: ~120–140g protein for entire bake
➡️ Per serving: ~55–60g protein