Description
This Mediterranean-inspired dish is a perfect breakfast or brunch recipe, combining creamy baked feta, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and perfectly cooked eggs. Serve with crusty bread for a wholesome and delicious start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 chives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Ingredients:
- For Ramekins: Divide the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and feta cheese evenly among four 10-ounce oven-safe ramekins. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each ramekin.
- For a Large Dish: Combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and garlic in an 8×8 or 9×11 baking dish. Place the feta in the center and drizzle all the olive oil over the veggies and cheese.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix the oregano, sea salt, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the feta and veggies, dividing evenly if using ramekins.
- Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet (for easy handling) or place the baking dish directly in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Add Spinach and Stir: Remove from the oven and stir to mix the softened feta into the roasted veggies. Add the chopped spinach and stir until combined.
- Add Eggs: Create wells in the center of the ramekins or four wells in the baking dish. Crack one egg into each well.
- Finish Baking: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with chopped fresh basil or chives, if desired. Serve hot with crusty baguette, toast, or pita for dipping.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat feta cheese.
- If you prefer your eggs well-done, extend the baking time by a few minutes.
- This dish is perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch when served with your favorite bread or pita.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 373
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 213mg