Hearty Mediterranean baked feta with tomatoes, eggs, and herbs, infused with olive oil for a flavorful meal.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
→ Dairy & Eggs
05 - 7 oz feta cheese block
06 - 4 large eggs
→ Pantry & Seasonings
07 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Crusty bread, to serve (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - In a medium baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Place the feta cheese block in the center of the vegetable mixture.
04 - Bake for 15 minutes until vegetables soften and feta browns at the edges.
05 - Remove from oven and create four small wells around the feta in the vegetables. Crack one egg into each well.
06 - Return the dish to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread if desired.
