Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Baked Feta Eggs, a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines creamy feta cheese, juicy tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, transforming simple ingredients into a visually stunning and delicious meal. Simply bake everything together for a comforting dish that is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Whether served alone or with crusty bread for dipping, Baked Feta Eggs will quickly become a favorite at your breakfast table.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In an oven-safe dish or individual ramekins, layer the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix the oregano, sea salt, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle over the vegetables and feta.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the veggies are tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and create wells for the eggs in the mixture.
- Crack an egg into each well and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with optional fresh herbs on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 1/4 of the dish)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 186mg