The Mediterranean Dish · by Marilena Leavitt★ 5.0 (6)
Greek Cheese Saganaki
NUTRITION · PER SERVING10M COOK
CAL 16%·PRO 29%
CARBS 5G6% OF CAL
0G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC5G OTHER0G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 29G80% OF CAL
12G SAT17G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A Greek appetizer of fried cheese that melts into golden, creamy richness, served with lemon and optionally flambéed. Dramatic and indulgent. Perfect for entertaining.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 (8 ounce) block semi-hard cheese like kefalotyri, graviera, or pecorino (see note)
- All purpose flour, (for coating)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small lemon, (cut into wedges)
- 1/2 ounce brandy or ouzo, (to flambé (optional))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 10M
CAL 16%·PRO 29%
CARBS 5G6% OF CAL
0G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC5G OTHER0G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 29G80% OF CAL
12G SAT17G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 4m
- Cook
- 6m
- Sodium
- 911mg
- Total sugar
- 0g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 19mg
- Calcium
- 555mg
- Iron
- 0.17mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 4M
- SODIUM
- 911MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.