🥕 Mediterranean Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash & Carrot
Sheet-Pan Cottage Cheese Bake
Roasted • Creamy • Wholesome Comfort
This colorful Mediterranean bake combines caramelized sweet potatoes, tender butternut squash, and roasted carrots with creamy cottage cheese and herbs. It’s naturally sweet from the vegetables, high in protein, and packed with warm, savory flavor.
Perfect as a vegetarian main dish or hearty side!
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
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One-pan recipe
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High-protein from cottage cheese
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Naturally gluten-free
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Full of Mediterranean herbs
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Great for meal prep
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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2 cups sweet potato, cubed
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2 cups butternut squash, cubed
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2 large carrots, sliced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon paprika
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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1½ cups cottage cheese
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½ cup crumbled feta (optional)
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¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley
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Juice of ½ lemon
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Roast the Vegetables
Toss sweet potato, squash, and carrots with olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Spread evenly on the sheet pan.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
3️⃣ Add Cottage Cheese
Remove from oven and gently fold in cottage cheese.
Sprinkle with feta and Parmesan if using.
Return to oven for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden and warmed through.
4️⃣ Finish & Serve
Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
Serve warm.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Serve as a vegetarian main with a side salad
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Pair with grilled chicken or fish
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Add chickpeas for extra protein
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Top with a drizzle of tahini sauce
💡 Tips for Best Flavor
✔️ Cut vegetables evenly for uniform roasting
✔️ Don’t overcrowd the pan
✔️ Roast at high heat for caramelization
✔️ Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier texture
🔁 Variations
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Spicy Version – Add chili flakes
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Vegan Option – Use plant-based cottage cheese
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Herb Boost – Add fresh rosemary
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Extra Crunch – Sprinkle toasted pine nuts
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I prepare this ahead?
A: Yes! Roast vegetables in advance and reheat with cottage cheese before serving.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Roasted vegetables freeze well, but cottage cheese texture may change slightly.
Q: Is it low-carb?
A: It’s moderate-carb due to sweet potatoes, but very nutrient-dense.
Q: Can I add protein?
A: Absolutely! Grilled chicken, turkey, or chickpeas work beautifully.
