Description
Baked Feta Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes and Spinach is a vibrant and nutritious dish combining creamy baked feta, juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, and tender spinach with delicately baked eggs. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this flavorful Mediterranean-inspired recipe comes together quickly and offers a wholesome, balanced meal full of rich textures and fresh aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Eggs
- 4 whole large eggs
- 100g good-quality crumbly feta cheese
Vegetables
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 100g fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Oils and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or oregano leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Roasted Tomatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Spread them evenly in a baking dish and roast for about 15 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and caramelized.
- Add Spinach and Feta: Remove the tomatoes from the oven and add fresh spinach leaves to the hot dish, allowing the residual heat to wilt them slightly. Evenly crumble or cube the feta cheese over the spinach and tomatoes.
- Crack in the Eggs: Create small wells in the mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well. Season the eggs lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake the Eggs: Return the dish to the oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain soft, depending on your preferred doneness.
- Serve Warm: Once baked, garnish with additional fresh herbs or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh tomatoes and spinach for optimal flavor and texture.
- Watch the eggs carefully while baking to ensure yolks stay soft and creamy.
- Roasting tomatoes first is essential to intensify sweetness.
- Use a small oven-safe dish to keep ingredients nestled together for better flavor melding.
- Fresh thyme, oregano, or basil elevate the dish with fragrant herbal notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg