Anti-Inflammatory Cottage Cheese Veggie Bake

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup broccoli, chopped small

• ½ cup bell peppers, diced (red/yellow preferred)

• ½ cup mushrooms, sliced

• ¼ cup onion, finely chopped

• 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped

• ½ cup shredded cheese (optional – cheddar or mozzarella)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

• Optional herbs: thyme, parsley, oregano

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven

• Set oven to 375°F (190°C)

• Grease a small baking dish (8×8 inch works well)

2️⃣ Cook veggies lightly

• Heat olive oil in a pan

• Sauté onion + mushrooms for 2–3 minutes

• Add broccoli and peppers, cook 2 more minutes

• Stir in spinach last until wilted

(Do not overcook)

3️⃣ Mix base

• In a bowl, whisk eggs

• Add cottage cheese, spices, salt, pepper

• Stir until combined

4️⃣ Combine

• Fold cooked veggies into egg mixture

• Add shredded cheese if using

5️⃣ Bake

• Pour into baking dish

• Bake 35–40 minutes

• Top should be golden and center set

6️⃣ Rest & serve

• Let cool 10 minutes

• Slice and enjoy warm 😋

🌿 Why it’s anti-inflammatory

• Turmeric + olive oil

• Leafy greens

• High protein, low refined carbs

💡 Tips

• Great for meal prep

• Delicious hot or cold

• Add zucchini or cauliflower if you like

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