Baked Feta Eggs with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach Recipe
A delicious and healthy baked egg dish combining creamy feta cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and aromatic herbs. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch, offering a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal baked to perfection in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 Toppings
- Chopped fresh basil or fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the vegetables and feta cheese.
- Prepare Vegetables and Feta: If using individual ramekins, divide the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta cheese evenly among 4 oven-safe dishes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each. If using one large baking dish, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic together and place the feta cheese in the center. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the vegetables and feta.
- Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the feta and vegetables in each dish.
- Bake Vegetables and Feta: Place ramekins on a baking sheet or place the large baking dish directly into the oven. Bake for 25 minutes until the vegetables are softened and feta is slightly melted.
- Mix in Spinach: Remove dishes from the oven and stir the contents to evenly incorporate the feta with the roasted vegetables. Add the chopped baby spinach and stir gently to combine.
- Add Eggs: Create a well in the center of each ramekin or four wells if using a single dish. Crack one egg into each well.
- Bake Eggs: Return the dishes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the eggs are set to your preferred doneness.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven and top with optional chopped fresh basil or chives. Serve warm with crusty baguette, toast, or pita for dipping.
Notes
- You can prepare this dish in individual ramekins for personalized servings or one large baking dish for a family-style meal.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Use fresh herbs like basil or chives as a fresh finishing touch to enhance flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese alternative.
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