Description
This Baked Feta Eggs recipe is a flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, red onion, and creamy feta cheese baked to perfection with nutritious spinach and topped with perfectly baked eggs. It’s a simple, nourishing meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, enhanced with aromatic herbs and spices to elevate the taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Dairy
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
Oils & Spices
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 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
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh basil or fresh chives
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables and cheese: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, combine the cherry or grape tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and minced garlic evenly. Crumble the feta cheese on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Add seasoning and oil: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the vegetables and feta. Sprinkle dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes across the entire dish to distribute flavors evenly.
- Bake the vegetable and feta mixture: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and the feta is slightly golden and bubbly.
- Add spinach and eggs: Remove the dish from the oven and scatter chopped baby spinach over the baked vegetables and cheese. Carefully crack the 4 large eggs over the mixture, spacing them evenly.
- Bake eggs until set: Return the dish to the oven and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully cooked and yolks reach desired doneness.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, optionally sprinkle chopped fresh basil or chives on top for added freshness and flavor. Serve warm, enjoying the melty feta, roasted vegetables, and perfectly baked eggs together.
Notes
- You can adjust the baking time of the eggs depending on whether you prefer runny or firm yolks.
- For a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce before serving.
- To make this recipe vegetarian-friendly, ensure your feta cheese is made with vegetarian rennet.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or oregano if available for a more vibrant flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread or toast to soak up the delicious juices.
