Description
This Zucchini Cottage Cheese Bake is a creamy, protein-rich, and comforting dish made with fresh zucchini, cottage cheese, eggs, and melted cheese. Perfect as a healthy lunch, dinner, or meal prep option, it’s light yet satisfying and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 2–3 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 500g cottage cheese (or ricotta / Greek yogurt)
- 2 large eggs
- 100g grated cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Optional: fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Slice zucchini and lightly salt it to remove excess moisture. Let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, onion, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in zucchini slices and mix well.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and top with grated cheese.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- You can swap cottage cheese with ricotta or Greek yogurt for different texture.
- Add spinach or carrots for extra vegetables.
- Best served warm, but also delicious cold the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean