Loaded with vegetables, packed with protein, and perfectly baked.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
🥕 Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- Salt & pepper to taste
💪 High-Protein Base
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blend smooth)
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
🔥 Optional Protein Boost
- 1–2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
OR - 1 cup cooked lean ground turkey
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2️⃣ Prep Vegetables
- Lightly steam broccoli and cauliflower for 3–4 minutes (helps prevent watery casserole).
- Pat dry.
- Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.
3️⃣ Make Protein Mixture
In another bowl, whisk:
- Eggs
- Blended cottage cheese
- Greek yogurt
- Garlic & seasonings
- Half of the shredded cheese
4️⃣ Assemble
- Fold protein mixture into vegetables (and chicken/turkey if using).
- Pour into baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 35–45 minutes until center is set and top is golden.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
💪 Macros (Per Serving – without added meat)
- Calories: ~240
- Protein: 22–25g
- Carbs: 9–11g
- Fat: 12g
