Description
Hearty Mediterranean baked eggs invite home cooks on a flavor-packed journey through sunny coastal kitchens. Fragrant herbs, tangy tomatoes, and creamy eggs meld together, creating a simple yet sophisticated breakfast experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
proteins:
- 5 eggs
- 50 grams (1.75 ounces) feta cheese
vegetables:
- 1 large red onion (or 2–3 new red onions)
- 400 grams (14 ounces) tomatoes (cherry, classic, or a mix), halved or quartered
- 2 bell peppers, seeds removed and sliced into strips
seasonings and herbs:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- fresh basil for garnish
- fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Delicately slice the onion into whisper-thin ribbons, creating a translucent base for the dish.
- Transform tomatoes into vibrant segments – halve cherry varieties or quarter larger specimens to ensure even cooking and optimal flavor distribution.
- Deconstruct bell peppers by removing their inner membranes and seeds, then slice into elegant strips that will enhance the Mediterranean profile.
- Ignite a large skillet over intense heat, allowing the surface to become scorching hot before introducing olive oil.
- Awaken the aromatic potential of smoked paprika and ground cumin by gently toasting them for approximately one minute, releasing their complex fragrance.
- Cascade the prepared tomatoes and bell pepper strips into the seasoned pan, allowing them to mingle and soften under gentle heat.
- Season the vegetable medley with salt and pepper, creating a nuanced flavor foundation while encouraging caramelization and tenderness.
- Allow the vegetables to simmer and meld for roughly ten minutes, transforming them into a luxurious, silky mixture.
- Modulate the heat to a medium-high intensity, preparing the canvas for the eggs.
- Craft delicate wells within the vegetable landscape, carefully nestling each egg into its custom pocket.
- Monitor the eggs’ transformation, permitting approximately eight minutes for the whites to solidify while maintaining the yolks’ luscious, molten center.
- Extinguish the heat and immediately embellish the dish with crumbled feta, providing a tangy counterpoint to the rich vegetables.
- Scatter freshly chopped basil and mint across the surface, introducing a bright, herbaceous dimension.
- Serve the Mediterranean baked eggs promptly, ensuring maximum temperature and gustatory pleasure.
Notes
- Culinary adventure meets Mediterranean charm in this vibrant breakfast dish bursting with colorful vegetables and perfectly baked eggs.
- Transforming simple ingredients into a flavor-packed morning masterpiece that celebrates fresh produce and aromatic spices.
- Versatile recipe allows customization with seasonal vegetables and preferred herbs, making each preparation a unique breakfast experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg