Vegetable Casserole:
Vegetable Cheese Oat Cake
Looking for a hearty main-dish vegetable casserole? Vegetable Cheese Oat Cake is a tasty quick meal.
Recipes using oats are economical and filling.
This can be a main dish for two people, or a side dish for four.
Check that you have these staples at home
- in the cupboard
- vegetable oil
- rolled oats
- tamari
- oregano
- salt
- pepper
- in the fridge or freezer
Buy these fresh ingredients Get out your equipment - Essential
- a skillet
- a cutting board and sharp knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- a small bowl in which to beat the eggs
- a large bowl
- a baking dish
- a large baking pan
- Nice to have but not necessary
- a whisk for beating the eggs
- a silicone brush for oiling the baking dish
The recipe
Preheat oven to 400F/205C. Oil a large baking pan. 1 Tbsp/15 mL vegetable oil 1 cup/250 mL chopped onion 1 cup/250 mL chopped carrots 1 cup/250 mL cottage cheese 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup rolled oats 2 Tbsp/30 mL tamari 1 Tbsp oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper In a skillet, heat the oil. Add the onions.
Sauté until golden. Add the carrots.
Sauté for 2-3 minutes more. Transfer this mixture to a large bowl. Add the cottage cheese, eggs, rolled oats, tamari, oregano, salt and pepper to the bowl.
Mix well. Spread the mixture into the greased baking pan.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, until warmed through.
Substitutions
- Use soy sauce instead of tamari.
Ideas for making this recipe your own - Add different vegetables to the casserole. How about a mixture of mushrooms, carrots and zucchini? Use your imagination!
- Experiment with different spices. How about some basil, or thyme, or tarragon? What about adding some garlic?
Tips - Sauté the vegetables until they are as tender (or not) as you like. If you prefer some crunch in your food, don't cook them for long.
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