Ingredients
Vegetables and Cheese
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Other Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large eggs
- Optional topping: chopped fresh basil or fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the dish.
- Assemble Veggies and Feta: If using individual ramekins, divide the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and feta cheese evenly among 4 oven-safe dishes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each. If using a single large baking dish, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in the dish and place the feta cheese in the center; drizzle olive oil evenly over the top.
- Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine dried oregano, sea salt, dried thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over the feta and vegetables in your dish or ramekins.
- Bake Initial Mixture: Place ramekins on a baking sheet or put the large dish directly on the oven rack. Bake for 25 minutes to soften vegetables and begin melting the feta.
- Incorporate Spinach: Remove the dish(es) from the oven and gently stir the mixture to blend the feta with the vegetables evenly. Add the chopped baby spinach and stir until combined.
- Add the Eggs: Create wells in the mixture (one per ramekin or four in a large dish). Crack one egg into each well carefully.
- Final Bake: Return the dish(es) to the oven and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until eggs are cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or chives if desired. Serve hot with crusty baguette, toast, or pita for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality feta for the best flavor and creaminess.
- Adjust the baking time to your preferred egg consistency—shorter for runny yolks, longer for firmer eggs.
- Optional fresh herbs add a bright, fresh flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Can be made in advance without eggs; add them and finish baking just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian