Vegetable & Cottage Cheese Bake

Vegetable & Cottage Cheese Bake

This vibrant and satisfying bake is packed with wholesome vegetables and protein, making it a fantastic choice for a healthy meal. Enjoy it as a main course or a delicious side dish.

Yields: 6 servings (as a main) or 8 servings (as a side)

Ingredients:

For the Vegetable Layer:

• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
• ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Cooking spray (low-calorie recommended)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Cottage Cheese & Egg Base:

• 1 ½ cups low-fat cottage cheese
• 4 large eggs
• ¼ cup skimmed milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Topping:

• 2 oz / 55g crumbled light feta cheese
• Optional: A small sprinkle of light mozzarella

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
• Lemon wedges, for serving