Kale and Feta Mediterranean Baked Eggs
Start your day right with these vibrant, protein-packed baked eggs nestled in sautéed kale and burst cherry tomatoes. A sprinkle of rich feta cheese adds the perfect savory finish to keep you energized.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- 2Prep cups fresh kale (chopped)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 375°F
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Preheat your oven to 375°F
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
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Heat the olive oil in a small
Heat the olive oil in a small, oven-safe skillet over medium heat on the stove. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and a small pinch of salt, cooking for about 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften and burst.
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Stir in the chopped kale along with…
Stir in the chopped kale along with the garlic powder. Sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes until the kale is wilted and vibrant green.
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Using a wooden spoon
Using a wooden spoon, create three small wells in the vegetable mixture. Crack one egg into each well, then season the eggs lightly with salt and black pepper.
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Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over…
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the vegetables and eggs.
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Transfer the skillet directly to the preheated…
Transfer the skillet directly to the preheated oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain slightly runny.
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Remove carefully (the handle will be very…
Remove carefully (the handle will be very hot!), garnish with a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat, and serve immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If you don't have a small…
If you don't have a small oven-safe skillet, simply sauté the vegetables on the stove, transfer them to a small baking dish, crack the eggs on top, and bake as directed.
To make the kale more tender…
To make the kale more tender and less bitter, briefly massage the raw leaves with a drop of olive oil before adding them to the pan.
Keep a close eye on the…
Keep a close eye on the eggs at the 10-minute mark; they carry over cooking slightly once removed from the oven.
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