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
1-Getting Started with Prep Work: First, preheat your oven to 400°F and gather all your ingredients for an efficient setup. This step ensures everything is ready, from dicing the red bell pepper and red onion to mincing the garlic, which takes about 10 minutes. The process is simple, making Mediterranean baked feta eggs a great choice for an easy breakfast.
2-Arranging the Ingredients: Next, for individual ramekins, divide the 2 cups of cherry or grape tomatoes, 1 diced red bell pepper, ½ diced small red onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 8 ounces of feta equally among 4 oven-safe dishes that hold at least 10 ounces each. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each ramekin for that classic touch. The provided details include mixing 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, then sprinkling it evenly over the feta and vegetables.
3-Baking the Base: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet for stability or use one large 8×8 or 9×11-inch dish with all the ingredients combined and feta in the center. Bake for 25 minutes until the vegetables soften and the feta begins to melt. This step is key for developing the flavors in this baked feta eggs recipe with tomatoes and herbs.
4-Adding the Spinach and Eggs: After baking, remove from the oven and stir to combine the melted feta with the vegetables, then add 1 cup of chopped baby spinach and stir until it wilts. Create a well in the center of each ramekin or four wells in the large dish, and crack 4 large eggs into them. Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until the egg whites are set.
5-Finishing Touches: Once done, top with optional chopped fresh basil or chives for a fresh burst. Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread, toast, or pita. To learn more about egg preparation techniques, visit our instant pot hard-boiled eggs guide for additional tips.
Last Step:
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🧁 Place ramekins on a baking sheet for stability and easier handling.
🧀 Substitute feta with goat cheese or Boursin cheese for different flavors.
🥄 To make ahead, bake vegetables and feta mixture, then add eggs just before reheating gently in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 373
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1131mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 236mg
