Spicy Brunch Eggs (Printable)

Zesty eggs with peppers, spices, and feta cheese for a hearty morning meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Eggs

06 - 8 large eggs

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Dairy & Oil

11 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Garnishes

13 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
14 - Hot sauce, to serve (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
05 - Make 8 small wells in the vegetable mixture and crack an egg into each well.
06 - Season eggs with salt and pepper.
07 - Cover skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
08 - Sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh cilantro or parsley.
09 - Serve immediately with hot sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The yolks stay gloriously runny to create a built-in sauce for everything on your plate.
  • It comes together in 25 minutes but tastes like you've been planning it all week.
  • The spices warm you from the inside out without overwhelming the delicate eggs.
  • It's vegetarian, gluten-free, and flexible enough to suit whoever's at your table.
02 -
  • The lid is non-negotiable—it creates the steam that sets the egg whites while keeping the yolks tender, so don't skip it or rush this step.
  • Not all nonstick skillets are created equal; if eggs are sticking, reduce your heat slightly and make sure your pan is properly seasoned before you start.
  • The vegetables should be softened before the eggs go in, otherwise you'll end up with crunchy peppers and underdone eggs at the same time.
03 -
  • A pinch of smoked paprika added to the cooking oil before the vegetables go in deepens the entire dish without making it taste more complicated.
  • Keep your hot sauce at the table because someone will always want more heat than you cook it with, and that's completely fine.
  • This dish tastes even better if you don't skip the resting period—after the eggs are cooked, let it sit for 30 seconds before serving so the yolks set up just slightly but stay creamy inside.

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