Description
Baked Feta Eggs with Spinach and Tomatoes is a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired breakfast or brunch dish featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, sautéed spinach, garlic, and crumbled feta cheese baked with eggs in an oven-safe skillet. It’s a wholesome and satisfying meal that’s naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, perfect for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the eggs.
- Sauté Garlic: In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Tomatoes: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they soften and start releasing their juices, creating a flavorful base.
- Sauté Spinach: Add fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté until it just wilts, which usually takes a minute or two.
- Season Vegetables: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper over the vegetable mixture, stirring gently to combine flavors.
- Add Eggs: Create four small wells in the vegetable mixture using the back of a spoon. Crack one egg into each well carefully to keep the yolks intact.
- Add Feta Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the eggs and vegetables.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your preferred doneness (longer for firm yolks, shorter for runny yolks).
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving to add brightness and color.
Notes
- This dish pairs perfectly with crusty bread for dipping or can be served over cooked quinoa or rice to make it a heartier meal.
- For extra depth of flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
