Heart-Healthy Cottage Cheese Casserole
Elevate your mealtime with this Heart-Healthy Cottage Cheese Casserole, a nutritious, protein-packed dish that's brimming with vibrant vegetables and wholesome ingredients. Featuring low-fat cottage cheese, brown rice, and a medley of veggies like broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrots, this casserole combines creamy richness with a satisfying bite. Seasoned with flavorful Italian herbs, garlic powder, and a hint of parmesan cheese, every bite is a delightful blend of comfort and health. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, this dish is ideal for anyone seeking heart-friendly recipes that don't skimp on taste. Perfect as a main course or side dish, it's sure to become a regular favorite in your rotation of healthy meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup, chopped broccoli florets
- 1 medium, grated carrot
- 2 stalks, chopped green onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 0.25 cup, grated parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch casserole dish with olive oil.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the brown rice, lower the heat, and simmer covered for 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
While the rice cooks, prepare the vegetables. Chop the red bell pepper, broccoli, and green onion, and grate the carrot.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, cottage cheese, and egg whites. Stir until well mixed.
Add the red bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, and green onion to the rice and cottage cheese mixture. Stir to combine.
Season the mixture with garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
Pour the vegetable broth into the mixture and stir to ensure all ingredients are well combined and moistened.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is heated through.
Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your heart-healthy cottage cheese casserole, perfect as a main dish or a side!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
981 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.0 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 2534 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.2 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 79.7 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 866 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1407 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
