Description
Enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired breakfast with these Savory Baked Feta Eggs featuring spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Packed with flavor, nutrients, and easy prep, this wholesome dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Keyword: Savory Baked Feta Eggs
Ingredients
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ small red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces feta cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup chopped baby spinach
4 large eggs
Optional toppings: chopped fresh basil or fresh chives
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Arrange tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta in a baking dish or ramekins. Drizzle with olive oil.
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Mix oregano, salt, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; sprinkle over vegetables and feta.
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Bake for 25 minutes until vegetables are softened and feta is slightly golden.
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Gently stir the mixture and fold in spinach.
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Make wells in the dish and crack an egg into each.
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Bake for another 10 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks are still soft.
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Garnish with fresh basil or chives. Serve warm.
Notes
Substitute feta with goat cheese or ricotta if preferred.
Include more veggies like mushrooms or zucchini for variety.
Adjust red pepper flakes for a spicier or milder dish.
Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
