Pan-Fried Greek Feta Saganaki
Pan-Fried Greek Feta Saganaki delivers a crisp, golden crust that gives way to warm, briny feta, brightened by lemon and fragrant oregano. Juicy tomato slices add freshness to balance the richness, making it a crowd-pleasing starter. Serve this appetizer hot at happy hour or as part of a meze spread with friends.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Fried Greek Feta Saganaki, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the feta into 2x3/8 inch squares to make about 8 slices. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the oregano. Dip each feta slice into the egg, shake off the excess, and coat it in flour.
- 2
Warm olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the cheese in the olive oil until golden, turning once. Blot with paper towels.
- 3
Place the feta on a plate with thick tomato slices, season with black pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.
- Calories 370.52 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 15.27 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 29.7 g 11%
- Total Fat 21.32 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 10.69 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 103.28 mg High 34%
- Sodium 892.88 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 4.16 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 7.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 330.84 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 2.89 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 445.5 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 153.3 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 28.7 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Pan Fried Greek Feta Saganaki is a Greek appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 370.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Fried Greek Feta Saganaki?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Pan-Fried Greek Feta Saganaki made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Eggs, Feta Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Fried Greek Feta Saganaki?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 370.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Fried Greek Feta Saganaki easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pan-Fried Greek Feta Saganaki healthy?
- Pan-Fried Greek Feta Saganaki has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 370.52 calories and 15.27 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 892.88 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.69 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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