Protein‑Packed Veg & Cottage Cheese Slice
This Protein‑Packed Veg & Cottage Cheese Slice is a wholesome and nutritious dish loaded with vegetables and cottage cheese.
Equipment
- oven
- Baking pan
- Steamer basket
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 250 g cottage cheese
- 250 g broccoli florets cut into small pieces
- 2 small zucchini grated
- 1 large carrot peeled and grated
- 75 g frozen corn thawed
- 75 g frozen peas thawed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoon wholemeal plain flour
- 25 g finely grated vintage cheddar
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190 °C (375 °F) and lightly grease a 19 cm (base) square baking pan. Line with baking paper, letting it overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- Steam the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over simmering water for 2–3 minutes or until just tender. Rinse under cold water, drain well, and chop finely.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined. Add the cottage cheese, wholemeal flour, salt, and black pepper, stirring until smooth.
- Fold in the steamed broccoli, grated zucchini, grated carrot, corn, and peas until evenly mixed.
- Pour the vegetable‑cottage cheese mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the grated vintage cheddar over the top.
- Bake for about 45–50 minutes, or until the slice is set in the center and golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before lifting out of the pan using the overhanging baking paper. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 17gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg
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