Description
Baked Feta Eggs are a scrumptious and nutritious breakfast or brunch option that beautifully combines creamy feta cheese with fresh tomatoes and spinach. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is packed with flavor and can be customized to suit your taste. It’s perfect for lazy weekends, special occasions, or even a quick weeknight dinner. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe will impress family and friends alike. Serve it alongside crusty bread for dipping, and enjoy a comforting meal that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In an oven-safe dish, combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with oregano, salt, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach until well mixed.
- Create wells in the mixture and crack an egg into each well.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- Serve immediately with fresh herbs on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg