Description
Baked Feta Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes and Spinach is a delicious and healthy breakfast or brunch dish combining juicy roasted cherry tomatoes, wilted fresh spinach, creamy crumbly feta cheese, and perfectly baked eggs. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is simple to prepare and packed with flavor, making it ideal for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Dairy
- 4 whole large eggs
- 100g good-quality crumbly feta cheese
Vegetables and Herbs
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 100g fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or oregano leaves
Oils and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Roasted Tomatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme or oregano leaves. Spread the tomatoes evenly in a baking dish and roast them for about 15 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and caramelized.
- Add Spinach and Feta: Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and immediately add the fresh spinach leaves to the hot dish, allowing the residual heat to wilt the spinach slightly. Then, evenly crumble or cube the feta cheese over the spinach and tomatoes.
- Crack in the Eggs: Using a spoon, create small wells in the tomato, spinach, and feta mixture. Carefully crack one egg into each well. Season the eggs lightly with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
- Bake the Eggs: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes. Bake until the egg whites are set but the yolks remain soft, or adjust the baking time to your preferred egg doneness.
- Serve Warm: Once baked, garnish with additional fresh herbs or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavors of the baked feta eggs with roasted tomatoes and spinach.
Notes
- You can substitute thyme with oregano or other fresh herbs of your choice for different flavor variations.
- For a firmer yolk, increase baking time slightly but watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
- Use a good-quality feta cheese for the best taste; crumbly varieties work well.
- This recipe serves 2 but can be doubled easily for more servings.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and gently reheated, though fresh is best.
