Vegetable Egg Loaf
🟢 Difficulty Level: Beginner
⏱️ Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (20 mins prep + 55 mins baking)
A healthy, protein-rich egg loaf packed with colorful vegetables and cheese — perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a wholesome snack. This Vegetable Egg Loaf is easy to make, delicious, and customizable based on whatever veggies you have on hand.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large zucchini, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large carrot, finely diced
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (for taste)
- 7 eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
🍳 Used Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan :
- Parchment paper :
- Deep skillet (or sauté pan) :
- Mixing bowl :
- Whisk :
- Spatula (or wooden spoon) :
- Wire cooling rack (optional) :
- Oven :
👨🍳 Steps and Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Sauté the vegetables:
Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add broccoli and seasoning:
Toss in the broccoli florets and season everything with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
- Transfer to loaf pan:
Evenly spread the sautéed veggies into the prepared loaf pan.
- Prepare the egg mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth. Fold in the shredded mozzarella and a bit of salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and bake:
Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the vegetables in the loaf pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve:
Let the loaf sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool before slicing.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Don’t skip the cottage cheese – It makes the loaf extra fluffy and adds protein.
- Customizable veggies – Use mushrooms, spinach, or even corn if that’s what you have.
- Cheese options – Try cheddar, feta, gouda, or a blend for different flavor profiles.
- Meal prep-friendly – Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Great for breakfast on the go!
- Tasty side idea – Serve with seasoned avocado or a side salad for a full meal.
🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 157mg
- Sodium: 219mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Vitamin A: 3021 IU
- Vitamin C: 102mg
- Calcium: 150mg
- Iron: 2mg