Saganaki Cheese

Saganaki Cheese is a delightful Greek breakfast dish featuring crispy, golden-brown cheese that's both savory and satisfying. Served with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon, it perfectly combines textures and flavors for a healthy start to your day.

Ingredients

• Halloumi cheese - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon - 1, juiced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Black pepper - to taste
• Whole grain bread - 2 slices

Steps

1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2. Cut the Halloumi cheese into 1 cm thick slices.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, coating the bottom evenly.
4. Place the cheese slices in the skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5. While the cheese is cooking, toast the whole grain bread in a toaster or on another skillet.
6. Once the cheese is cooked, remove it from the skillet and place it on a plate.
7. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the cheese, squeeze fresh lemon juice on top, and sprinkle with chopped parsley and black pepper.
8. Serve immediately alongside the toasted bread.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 820 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

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