🥦🥬 Broccoli Cauliflower Cottage Cheese Bake
🧾 Ingredients
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3 cups broccoli florets
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3 cups cauliflower florets
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1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
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3 large eggs
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½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
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¼ cup milk
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2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove minced garlic)
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½ tsp onion powder (optional)
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½ tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan (for topping, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Vegetables
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Steam or boil broccoli and cauliflower for 4–5 minutes until just tender
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Drain well and let cool slightly
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Chop into bite-size pieces
2️⃣ Preheat Oven
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Preheat to 180°C / 350°F
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Grease a baking dish (8×8 or similar)
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Mixture
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In a bowl, whisk together:
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Blended cottage cheese
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Eggs
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Milk
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Olive oil
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Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
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4️⃣ Assemble
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Add broccoli and cauliflower to the baking dish
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Pour the cottage cheese mixture over vegetables
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Gently mix
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Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top
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Add Parmesan if using
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes
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Top should be golden and set
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A knife inserted in the center should come out clean
6️⃣ Rest & Serve
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Let rest 10 minutes before slicing
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Serve warm
🌟 Tips & Variations
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Add mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers
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Make it richer with cream instead of milk
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Add cooked chicken or turkey for protein
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Make it low-carb & keto by skipping milk
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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With salad for a light meal
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As a side dish
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Perfect for meal prep
