Description
A protein-packed, creamy baked egg dish featuring cottage cheese, veggies, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for meal prep or a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (or 1/3 cup nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (or green onion)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh minced garlic)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the 4 large eggs until combined.
- Stir in the cottage cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, whisking until mostly smooth.
- Fold in the diced bell peppers, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and chives.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan. Ensure to drain any excess moisture from vegetables before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 185mg