Description
Baked Feta Eggs with Spinach and Tomatoes is a flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired breakfast dish. This recipe features eggs baked atop a savory mixture of sautéed cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and crumbly feta cheese, seasoned with garlic and red pepper flakes. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a nutritious breakfast, brunch, or light dinner, served with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley or basil, optional)
Serving Suggestion
- Crusty bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the eggs.
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: Heat olive oil in a medium oven-safe skillet or baking dish over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they are slightly softened.
- Add Spinach: Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and cook just until wilted, which will take a minute or less. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add Feta Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the cooked spinach and tomato mixture in the skillet.
- Create Wells and Add Eggs: Make 4 small wells in the vegetable and feta mixture using the back of a spoon. Carefully crack one egg into each well.
- Season: Season the eggs and vegetables with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired for a bit of heat.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Bake until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain slightly runny. If you prefer firmer yolks, bake a few minutes longer.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or basil if you like. Serve immediately, optionally with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- This dish works well for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
- To serve more people, simply double or triple the ingredients and use a larger skillet or baking dish.
- Use fresh herbs of your choice to add extra brightness and flavor.
