Heart-Healthy Cottage Cheese Casserole

Discover the ultimate comfort food that's as nutritious as it is delicious with this Heart-Healthy Cottage Cheese Casserole! Packed with protein-rich low-fat cottage cheese, wholesome brown rice, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like red bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot, this recipe is designed to satisfy while supporting a healthy lifestyle. Delicately seasoned with garlic powder, Italian herbs, and a hint of parmesan cheese, this casserole delivers rich flavor without excess salt or fat. Easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, it’s baked to golden perfection in just 50 minutes, making it a convenient and wholesome meal for any day of the week. Perfect as a light yet filling main dish or a nutrient-packed side, this casserole combines heart-smart ingredients into a dish the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch casserole dish with olive oil.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

While the rice cooks, prepare the vegetables. Chop the red bell pepper, broccoli, and green onion, and grate the carrot.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, cottage cheese, and egg whites. Stir until well mixed.

Step 5

Add the red bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, and green onion to the rice and cottage cheese mixture. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Season the mixture with garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix thoroughly.

Step 7

Pour the vegetable broth into the mixture and stir to ensure all ingredients are well combined and moistened.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is heated through.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 12

Enjoy your heart-healthy cottage cheese casserole, perfect as a main dish or a side!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1697.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	981.1

Total Fat 34.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 76.5mg	0%
Sodium 2533.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 28.7g
Protein 79.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 865.5mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 1407.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 32.1%

Carbs: 37.1%