HIGH-PROTEIN VEGETABLE BAKE

High-Protein Vegetable Bake image

Provided by Cheryl T-Z

Time 55m

Yield 4 main dish servings, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups broccoli, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup kale, shredded
3 eggs or 5 egg whites
6 tablespoons milk or 1/4 cup heavy cream
28 g isolated powdered soy protein concentrate (one scoop, about 24 grams protein)
2 cups textured vegetable protein, flakes ("TVP", one cup dry flakes, reconstituted, or prepared chunks, shredded)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh salsa
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed very fine
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper
2 ounces parmesan cheese or 2 ounces romano cheese, grated very finely,divided into two one-ounce portions (or more, if you prefer, especially if you're using high-quality hard grating cheese)
1 tablespoon wheat germ or 1 tablespoon matzo meal

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly coat the inside of a 9x9 square (preferably glass or ceramic) baking dish with butter, vegetable shortening, or cooking spray.
Boil or steam vegetables until tender.
Drain if necessary.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and protein powder until smooth.
Add TVP, olive oil, salsa, garlic, 1 oz cheese, and spices.
Mix well.
Add green vegetables.
Mix well.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle wheat germ and remaining ounce of cheese evenly on top.
Bake in 350F oven for 35-45 minutes, until firm.
If necessary, broil for five minutes to melt cheese and brown top.