Description
High-Protein Veggie Squares are a delicious and healthy recipe packed with nutrients, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked broccoli, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8 × 8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the spinach, bell pepper, broccoli, and onion. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix the Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the Vegetables: Fold in the spinach, bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and red onion until evenly distributed.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10–15 minutes before cutting.
- Slice into Squares: Cut into 9 equal squares and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand.
- These squares can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- They can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg