Anti Inflammatory Mediterranean Egg Bake
This skillet dinner is the kind of meal that makes you feel genuinely good after eating it — vibrant, satisfying, and packed with ingredients that pull their weight on both flavor and nutrition. A base of olive oil-softened onion, bell pepper, and zucchini builds into a rich, spiced tomato sauce seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, hitting every note from smoky to gently warming. Kalamata olives and baby spinach fold in at the end, adding briny depth and a pop of color before the eggs go in. The combination of extra virgin olive oil, colorful vegetables, leafy greens, and anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric makes this dish a natural fit for anyone eating with inflammation in mind — no substitutions or workarounds needed. Eight eggs nestle into shallow wells in the sauce, then the whole skillet goes into the oven until the whites are set and the yolks are exactly how you like them. Crumbled feta scattered over the top melts just slightly into the heat, and a squeeze of lemon at the table brightens everything up. It serves four straight from the skillet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum impact.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
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