Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs With Spinach
Creamy baked feta, juicy tomatoes, sweet red pepper, and fresh spinach topped with perfectly set eggs. This Mediterranean inspired breakfast recipe is healthy, colorful, and packed with bold flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups tomatoes (halved or quartered)
1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
½ red onion (thinly sliced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
8 oz feta cheese
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¼ teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup fresh spinach
½ teaspoon lemon zest
4 large eggs (room temperature)
Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Vegetable Base:
In a baking dish or oven-safe skillet, combine tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic.
Add Feta and Seasonings:
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the vegetables. Drizzle olive oil evenly over everything.
Sprinkle oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes on top.
Bake the Base:
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, until the tomatoes are softened and the feta is warm and slightly golden.
Add Spinach:
Remove from oven and stir in the spinach until wilted. Add lemon zest and gently mix.
Add the Eggs:
Create four small wells in the mixture. Crack one egg into each well.
Bake Again:
Return to the oven and bake for 8–12 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny (adjust time for preferred doneness).
Garnish and Serve:
Top with fresh basil before serving. Serve warm with toasted bread or pita.
Notes
Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor.
For creamier texture, gently stir some feta into the vegetables before adding eggs.
Add Kalamata olives for extra Mediterranean flavor.
Best served immediately while eggs are perfectly set.
