Greek Saganaki recipe

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Ingredients

8 ounces feta cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
freshly ground black pepper
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Nutrition Info

302.2 calories
carbohydrate: 18.5 g
cholesterol: 97 mg
fat: 20.4 g
fiber: 1.7 g
protein: 12.1 g
saturatedFat: 9.8 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 655.5 mg
sugar: 4.9 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Slice feta into 2x3/8 inch squares, about 8 slices. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the oregano. Dip each slice of feta in egg, shake off excess, and coat in flour.

  2. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Quickly cook cheese in olive oil until golden, turning once. Pat dry with paper towels.

  3. Arrange feta on a plate with thick tomato slices, season with black pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

Serve this pan-fried feta cheese with slices of ripe, red tomatoes and lemon.

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