Mediterranean Baked Feta Eggs with Grape Tomatoes, Spinach, and Red Peppers
Ingredients:
• 1 block of feta cheese (about 7-8 oz)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons Cesira extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Crusty bread or pita for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Baking Dish:
• In a medium-sized baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center. Arrange the halved grape tomatoes, fresh spinach leaves, and diced red bell peppers around the feta.
3. Season and Drizzle with Olive Oil:
• Drizzle the olive oil over the feta, tomatoes, spinach, and red bell peppers. Sprinkle the minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the top.
4. Bake the Vegetables and Feta:
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, until the tomatoes start to soften and the spinach begins to wilt. The feta should start to turn golden at the edges.
5. Add the Eggs:
• Remove the dish from the oven and create four small wells around the feta and vegetable mixture. Crack an egg into each well.
6. Bake Until Eggs Are Set:
• Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 8-12 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired level of doneness (longer for fully set yolks, shorter for runnier yolks).
7. Garnish and Serve:
• Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or pita for dipping.
