Baked Broccoli with Curd Cheese and Mushrooms

Name: Baked Broccoli with Curd Cheese and Mushrooms
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 3 cup Broccoli; 2 cup Button Mushrooms; 1.5 cup Curd Cheese (Lor); 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.25 cup Walnut Halves; 2 clove Garlic; 0.5 cup Grated Kashar (or Mozzarella); 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Sweet Paprika

Vegetarian • Gluten-Free • Low CarbUnder 30 MinsHigh ProteinBakingDinner

Medium

30min

360kcal

2people

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A satisfying and light baked vegetable dish prepared with high-protein curd cheese and nuts, without the use of meat, eggs, or legumes.

Baked Broccoli with Curd Cheese and Mushrooms is an excellent option for those looking for a light yet high-protein dinner alternative. Meeting your protein needs without meat, eggs, or legumes can sometimes seem restrictive. However, low-fat curd cheese (lor), often preferred in athletic nutrition, is a wonderful and healthy lifesaver here. In our recipe, we combine the earthy and fresh harmony of broccoli and mushrooms with the lightness of curd cheese and the crunch of walnut pieces. Moreover, these vegetables, slow-cooked in the oven in their own juices, preserve both their vitamin values and vibrant colors. This baked dish is perfect for those seeking a practical dinner without compromising on nutritional balance and flavor. Fresh garlic and extra virgin olive oil deepen the natural aroma, while the melting cheese layer added at the final stage creates a feast on the palate. Remember, eating healthy and vegetable-based doesn't mean eating tasteless food. With this recipe, you will feel full without heavy digestion and provide great support for your daily protein needs. The delicious aroma rising from the oven will surely whet your appetite!

Ingredients

300 g Broccoli (approx. 3 cups florets)
200 g Button Mushrooms (approx. 2 cups chopped)
200 g Curd Cheese (Lor) (approx. 1.5 cups)
2 tbsp Olive Oil
30 g Walnut Halves (quarter cup coarsely chopped)
2 clove Garlic
50 g Grated Kashar (or Mozzarella) (half a cup)
1 tsp Salt
0.5 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Sweet Paprika

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2
Cut the washed broccoli into small bite-sized florets and dry them thoroughly.
3
Wipe the button mushrooms with a damp cloth and quarter them. Prepare them along with the crushed garlic.
4
In a large bowl, toss the broccoli, mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika until the vegetables are well coated.
5
Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly into a baking dish.
6
Sprinkle the crumbled curd cheese and coarsely chopped walnuts homogeneously over the top.
7
Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the vegetables soften and the cheese starts to color slightly.
8
5 minutes before taking it out of the oven, sprinkle the grated kashar cheese over the dish and continue baking until the cheese melts and turns golden.
9
Serve hot.

Chef's Tips

•You can use cottage cheese or low-salt feta as an alternative to curd cheese.
•To prevent mushrooms from releasing too much water, try not to pile the vegetables on top of each other in the baking dish.