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Feta and Spinach Baked Egg Cups
A heart-healthy Mediterranean breakfast, featuring nutrient-rich spinach and feta cheese combined with eggs, baked to perfection. This dish is enhanced with the addition of aromatic vegetables and herbs, embodying the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
30 min4 servingsmediterraneanbreakfast
ketogenic
vegetarian
pescetarian
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories261
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g26%
Saturated Fat 10g49%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 686mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 12g24%
Calcium 345mg27%
Iron 2.2mg12%
Potassium 716mg15%
Vitamin A 262mcg29%
Vitamin C 0.54mg1%
Vitamin E 1.6mg11%
Vitamin K 14mcg12%
Magnesium 108mg26%
Zinc 2.4mg22%
Folate 2mcg1%
Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 8 units eggs
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 large bell pepper
- 1 medium zucchini
- 0.5 cup herbs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with olive oil.
- 2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- 3Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 4In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Stir in the cooled spinach mixture.
- 5Add crumbled feta cheese, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, and zucchini to the egg mixture. Season with salt and black pepper, and mix well.
- 6Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- 7Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the egg cups are set and lightly golden on top.
- 8Let the baked egg cups cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin.
- 9Garnish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of lemon juice before serving.
- 10Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- 11Enjoy a nutritious and flavorful start to your day with these Mediterranean-inspired baked egg cups.
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