Mediterranean Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash, Carrot Sheet-Pan Cottage Cheese Bake

Ingredients

• 1 medium Sweet Potato, cubed

• 2 cups Butternut Squash, cubed

• 2 large Carrots, sliced

• 1 cup Cottage Cheese

• 3 tbsp Olive Oil

• 1 tsp Sea Salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp Black Pepper

• 1 tsp Oregano

• ½ tsp Paprika

• ½ tsp Garlic Powder

• ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved

• ¼ cup Feta, crumbled (optional)

• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Directions

1. Prep veggies: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash, and Carrots on a baking tray.

2. Season: Drizzle Olive Oil and sprinkle Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Oregano, Paprika, and Garlic Powder. Toss well.

3. Roast first: Bake for 20 minutes.

4. Add cheese layer: Remove tray, add Cherry Tomatoes, then spoon dollops of Cottage Cheese evenly on top. (Add Feta too if using).

5. Final bake: Bake again 10–12 minutes until cheese sets slightly.

6. Finish: Drizzle Lemon Juice and sprinkle Fresh Parsley before serving.

Q\A

Q1: Can I replace cottage cheese?
✅ Yes, you can use ricotta or Greek yogurt, but the texture will change slightly.

Q2: How to make it thicker/firm?
Add 2–3 tbsp grated mozzarella or a beaten egg into the cottage cheese before baking.

Q3: Can I make it high-protein?
✅ Yes! Add:

• ½ cup chickpeas, or

• 1 cup shredded chicken, or

• sprinkle 1–2 tbsp chia/hemp seeds.

Q4: How can I make it crispy?
Bake 5 extra minutes without cheese, or broil 2 minutes at the end.

Q5: Can I meal-prep this?
✅ Yes, store in fridge for 3 days in airtight container. Reheat 6–8 minutes in oven or 2–3 minutes in microwave.

Q6: Should I drain the cottage cheese?
If your cottage cheese is watery, yes drain with a sieve for 5 minutes, otherwise no need.

Q7: Can I use frozen veggies?
Yes, but increase first roasting time to 28–30 minutes.

Q8: Can I add Mediterranean toppings?
Best options:

• olives

• sun-dried tomatoes

• pesto drizzle

• za’atar sprinkle