Whole30 Simple Baked Eggs
Start your day the Whole30 way with this nutritious and flavorful Simple Baked Eggs recipe! Perfectly baked eggs rest atop a vibrant bed of fresh spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, all seasoned with a dash of salt and pepper for a well-rounded, savory kick. This easy-to-make dish takes just 25 minutes from prep to plate, making it a fantastic option for busy mornings or a quick brunch. Finished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, these oven-baked eggs not only boast incredible flavor but are also Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Pair it with a side of avocado or serve on its own for a warm, satisfying meal packed with protein and nutrients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Grease a small oven-safe baking dish with 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Evenly distribute 2 cups of fresh spinach leaves in the bottom of the baking dish.
Scatter 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes over the spinach.
Add 1 minced garlic clove on top of the spinach and tomatoes for added flavor.
Sprinkle 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper over the vegetables.
Make four small indentations in the spinach and tomato mixture, and carefully crack 4 large eggs into each indentation.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and yolks are cooked to your desired level.
Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Serve the baked eggs hot, straight from the oven, for a delicious Whole30-approved breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 1504 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 942 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
