Eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce with spinach and feta—quick, flavorful, ideal for brunch or light dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables & Greens
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 7 ounces fresh baby spinach
06 - 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
→ Spices & Seasoning
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Dairy & Eggs
12 - 3 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 4 large eggs
→ Garnishes
14 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
15 - Crusty bread, for serving (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
02 - Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the pan and cook until softened, 3–4 minutes, taking care not to brown the garlic.
03 - Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for about 1 minute to bloom the spices and release their aroma.
04 - Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices, reduce heat slightly and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
05 - Add the baby spinach in batches, stirring each addition until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Make four small wells in the sauce and crack one large egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 6–8 minutes, or until the whites are set and yolks remain runny; cook a few minutes longer for firmer yolks.
07 - Remove the lid, evenly sprinkle the crumbled feta over the eggs and sauce, and allow the residual heat to soften the cheese for 1 minute.
08 - Scatter chopped cilantro or parsley over the top if desired and serve immediately with crusty bread, pita, or gluten-free bread as preferred.
