A light, fluffy, and savory bake packed with Mediterranean flavors—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a healthy dinner!
🕒 Time & Servings
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 30–35 minutes
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Serves: 4–6
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Diet: Vegetarian, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
🛒 Ingredients
Base
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4 large eggs
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1 cup milk (or almond milk)
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½ cup Greek yogurt or cream
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2 tbsp olive oil
Veggies & Cheese
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or thawed frozen, well-drained)
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½ cup onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
Seasonings
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried thyme
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¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but great)
Optional Add-ins
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Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
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Black olives (sliced)
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Roasted red peppers
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prep
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
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Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish
Step 2: Sauté Veggies
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
Sauté onion until soft (2–3 minutes).
Add garlic and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 3: Mix Base
In a bowl, whisk:
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Eggs
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Milk
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Greek yogurt
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Olive oil
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Salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, nutmeg
Step 4: Combine
Fold in:
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Cooked spinach mixture
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Feta cheese
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Mozzarella/cheddar
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Any optional add-ins
Step 5: Bake
Pour mixture into baking dish.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden on top.
Cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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With cucumber-tomato salad
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With toasted sourdough
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With hummus or tzatziki
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes! Thaw it and squeeze out all excess water before using.
Q2: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes! Use plant-based milk, vegan cheese, and dairy-free yogurt.
Q3: How do I store it?
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Fridge: Up to 4 days
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Freezer: Up to 2 months (slice before freezing)
Q4: Is this good for weight loss?
Yes! It’s low-carb, high-protein, and very filling.
Q5: Can I add meat?
Absolutely! Add cooked chicken, turkey, or beef.
Q6: Can I make it spicy?
Yes—add chili flakes or chopped jalapeños.
Q7: Can I make it in muffin form?
Yes! Pour into muffin tin and bake 18–20 minutes.