Saganaki: Pan-Fried Greek Cheese with Lemon

Saganaki: Pan-Fried Greek Cheese with Lemon is a keto snack with 2.2 g net carbs, 20 g protein and 31 g fat per serving (368 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 10 minutes in total.

A thick slice of kefalograviera fried until crisp and golden outside and soft within, squeezed with lemon at the table. Opa!

2.2 g estimated net carbs per serving10 min total4 servings

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Saganaki: Pan-Fried Greek Cheese with Lemon, a Ketogeni keto snack

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: milk, tree nuts. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.

Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 10 min · Total time: 10 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate, recipe makes 4 servings)
Per serving	Amount
Net carbohydrates	2.2 g
Protein	20 g
Fat	31 g
Energy	368 kcal
Vitamin D	0.4 µg
Calcium	531 mg
Omega-3 (EPA + DHA)	0 g

Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.

Ingredients

300 g kefalograviera or graviera, in 2 thick slices
1 tbsp almond flour
2 tbsp organic olive oil
1 piece organic lemon, halved
1 pinch dried oregano
150 g organic tomato and cucumber salad

Step-by-step method

Wet the cheese slices with cold water and dust with almond flour.
Fry in hot oil 2 minutes per side until deeply golden.
Squeeze over the lemon, sprinkle with oregano and serve at once with the salad.

Chef’s tips

Restaurants flame it with brandy; at home lemon alone is just as good and safer.

Variations

Use halloumi.
Serve with a few olives.

Storage

Eat straight away.

Questions and answers

How many net carbs are in Saganaki: Pan-Fried Greek Cheese with Lemon?

One serving has 2.2 g net carbohydrates, 20 g protein and 31 g fat (368 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.

Can I make Saganaki: Pan-Fried Greek Cheese with Lemon ahead, store or freeze it?

Eat straight away.

Which allergens are in Saganaki: Pan-Fried Greek Cheese with Lemon?

It contains milk and tree nuts, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.

Is Saganaki: Pan-Fried Greek Cheese with Lemon vegetarian?

Yes. The recipe contains no meat or fish.

Can I vary Saganaki: Pan-Fried Greek Cheese with Lemon?

Yes. Use halloumi. Serve with a few olives.

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