Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Dairy
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
Oils and Seasonings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- Chopped fresh basil or fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Ingredients in Dishes: If using individual ramekins or serving dishes, distribute the cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, minced garlic, and feta cheese equally among 4 oven-safe dishes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each dish. If using one large baking dish, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in the dish, placing the feta cheese block in the center. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the ingredients.
- Make Herb Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Season the Vegetables and Cheese: Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the feta and vegetables. For individual dishes, divide the spices equally to ensure balanced flavor.
- Bake Initial Mixture: Place ramekins on a baking sheet for stability, or place the large baking dish directly into the oven. Bake for 25 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and the feta to begin melting.
- Mix in Spinach: Remove the dishes from the oven and gently stir to mix the softened feta and vegetables. Add the chopped baby spinach and stir until combined, allowing it to wilt slightly from the residual heat.
- Add Eggs: Create wells in the center of each dish or in the large dish—one well per serving. Crack a large egg into each well carefully, keeping the yolks intact.
- Finish Baking: Return the dishes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the eggs are cooked to your preferred doneness, typically with set whites and slightly runny yolks.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Serve: Remove from oven and top with optional chopped fresh basil or chives. Serve immediately with crusty baguette, toast, or pita bread for dipping into the rich, savory mixture.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe cherry or grape tomatoes to ensure sweetness and juiciness.
- If you prefer firmer egg yolks, extend the final baking time by a few minutes.
- Feel free to substitute baby spinach with baby kale or arugula for a different flavor profile.
- This recipe can be prepped ahead by assembling dishes and refrigerating before baking.
- Crusty bread like baguette or pita is highly recommended to enjoy with this dish for soaking up the delicious mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
