Description
This Baked Feta Eggs recipe offers a vibrant and flavorful brunch option, combining roasted vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and perfectly baked eggs, garnished with fresh herbs for an indulgent yet healthy meal.
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 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 best flavor)
Oils & Seasonings
- 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)
- 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 prepare for roasting the vegetables and cheese.
- Prepare the ramekins: Divide the cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, minced garlic, and crumbled feta cheese evenly into individual ramekins. Drizzle each with olive oil to enhance roasting.
- Mix spices: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create a flavorful seasoning blend.
- Initial bake: Place the ramekins in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, allowing the vegetables and feta to roast and release their flavors.
- Add spinach: Remove the ramekins carefully and gently stir in the chopped baby spinach, distributing it evenly throughout the mixture.
- Crack eggs: Using a spoon, create small wells in the vegetable and cheese mixture, then carefully crack one egg into each well per ramekin.
- Final bake: Return the ramekins to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired firmness.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or chives, and serve warm for a delicious and aromatic brunch treat.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute feta with goat cheese for a lighter flavor.
- Use fresh eggs for best taste and texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- You can replace baby spinach with kale or Swiss chard as alternatives.
- Sweet onion or shallots can be used instead of red onion for a milder flavor.
