Spicy Baked Egg & Veggie Medley with Herb-Infused Cheese

Ingredients

- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced thinly
- 2 radishes, sliced thinly
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1 tablespoon Calabrian chile paste
- 2 tablespoons toasted seeds (e.g., sesame, sunflower)
- 2 tablespoons fried onions
- 2 tablespoons fried shallots
- 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Veggies: Arrange the sliced cucumber, radishes, diced tomato, and julienned carrot evenly in the bottom of a greased, oven-safe dish.

3. Mix the Eggs and Cheese: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, hot sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.

4. Herb Infusion: Stir in the chopped scallions, chives, dill, and cilantro. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered vegetables.

5. Add the Heat: Evenly distribute the Calabrian chile paste in small dollops over the egg mixture for a spicy kick.

6. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set and lightly golden on top.

7. Garnish: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly. Top with toasted seeds, fried onions, fried shallots, and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning for added texture and flavor.

8. Serve: Cut into slices and serve warm for a flavorful, vibrant lunch.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation time:
PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking time:
PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Spicy Egg Dish
- Vegetable Medley
- Herb Infused Cheese
- Oven Baked
- Healthy Lunch
- Egg Casserole
- Flavorful Veggies
- Easy Gourmet Recipe
- Protein-Packed Meal
- Low-Carb Lunch

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 720

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