Description
This Baked Feta Eggs recipe is a delicious and flavorful brunch option that combines roasted vegetables, creamy feta cheese, fresh spinach, and perfectly baked eggs. With Mediterranean-inspired herbs and spices, this dish is easy to prepare, nutritious, and sure to impress your family and guests with its vibrant flavors and comforting texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes (Use fresh for best flavor)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (Substitute with yellow or green if desired)
- 1 medium Red Onion (Sweet onion or shallots can be used)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Can substitute with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder per clove)
- 2 cups Chopped Baby Spinach (Kale or Swiss chard can also work)
Dairy
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese (Goat cheese can be used for a lighter flavor)
- 4 large Eggs (Use fresh eggs for the best flavor)
Oils & Spices
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Avocado oil can be used as an alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Adjust according to spice preference)
Herbs
- 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil or Chives (Adds freshness to the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the vegetables and eggs evenly.
- Prepare ramekins: Divide the cherry tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, sliced red onion, minced garlic, and crumbled feta cheese evenly into individual ramekins. Drizzle each with olive oil to add richness and enhance roasting.
- Mix spices: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. This spice blend will infuse the dish with aromatic Mediterranean flavors.
- Bake vegetables and feta: Place the ramekins in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. This step softens the vegetables and lightly browns the feta for depth of flavor.
- Add spinach: Remove ramekins from the oven and gently stir the contents. Fold in chopped baby spinach evenly so it wilts nestled among the roasted vegetables.
- Add eggs: Create small wells in the vegetable mixture within each ramekin and carefully crack a fresh egg into each well, making sure the yolks remain intact.
- Bake eggs: Return the ramekins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny for optimal texture.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or chives for brightness. Serve the baked feta eggs warm as a wholesome and flavorful brunch delight.
Notes
- You can substitute the spinach with kale or Swiss chard if desired.
- For a milder flavor, replace red pepper flakes with less or omit entirely.
- Goat cheese can be used instead of feta for a lighter taste variation.
- If fresh garlic is unavailable, use garlic powder as suggested: 1/4 teaspoon per clove.
- Make sure to use fresh eggs and vegetables for best flavor and texture.
