Description
Sizzling Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs bring rustic Greek flavors straight to your breakfast table. Creamy feta, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs create a simple yet irresistible morning delight you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a sizzling 375F (190C), preparing a culinary canvas for this Mediterranean delight.
- In an oven-safe skillet, drizzle olive oil and dance diced onions over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Introduce garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and smoked paprika, stirring for 30 seconds to unleash their aromatic symphony.
- Tumble cherry tomatoes and roasted red peppers into the skillet, coaxing them to soften for approximately 5 minutes. Gently fold in baby spinach and olives, allowing them to wilt and meld with the developing flavors.
- Shower crumbled feta across the vegetable landscape, creating gentle indentations to cradle the upcoming eggs.
- Delicately nestle eggs into the prepared wells, maintaining the integrity of their golden yolks. Dust with a whisper of salt and black pepper.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated oven, allowing 8-12 minutes of transformative heat. Watch for egg whites to set while yolks remain luxuriously runny – extend cooking time for firmer yolk enthusiasts.
- Retrieve the masterpiece, crown with fresh parsley or basil. Accompany with warm pita, crusty bread, or quinoa for a robust Mediterranean feast.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive diners or those who love a kick.
- Choose fresh, high-quality feta for the most authentic Mediterranean flavor profile and creamy texture.
- Swap spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a nutrient-dense alternative that maintains similar cooking characteristics.
- Explore vegetarian protein options like crumbled tofu or plant-based feta for a completely meat-free version of this dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 333 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg