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Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs with Spinach

Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs with Spinach: A Flavorful Delight

A delightful mix of creamy feta, vibrant vegetables, and zesty lemon make this Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs with Spinach a must-try for brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Fresh, ripe varieties
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Can be substituted with yellow or orange
  • 1 medium Red Onion Yellow onion works as a substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Feta Base
  • 8 oz Feta Cheese Block feta recommended
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil High-quality preferred
  • 1 tsp Oregano Dried or fresh
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Adjust according to feta's saltiness
  • 0.5 tsp Thyme Italian seasoning can substitute
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
For the Greens & Eggs
  • 4 cups Spinach Kale or Swiss chard as alternatives
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Can use fresh lemon juice instead
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature for best results
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Basil Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven-safe Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the vegetables: dice the red bell pepper, slice the red onion, mince the garlic, and halve the tomatoes.
  3. In a small bowl, combine oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. In an oven-safe baking dish, place the vegetables, crumble feta on top, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle the spice blend.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes until vegetables soften and feta is creamy.
  6. Stir in fresh spinach and allow it to wilt.
  7. Create wells in the mixture for the eggs and crack the eggs into each well.
  8. Sprinkle lemon zest and return to oven, baking for an additional 8-10 minutes.
  9. Let rest for 2 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 400mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This Mediterranean dish is not only flavorful, but it's also customizable with your favorite vegetables or spices.

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