Fried Feta with Sesame Seeds

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Fried Feta with Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese

2 large eggs

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup sesame seeds

⅓ cup oil for frying

or as needed

½ teaspoon honey

or to taste

Bucket of Margaritas

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Cut feta cheese into squares or rectangles about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

Crack eggs into a bowl wide enough to fit the feta and beat lightly with a fork. Place flour on a plate. Place sesame seeds on a second plate.

Step 3

Coat each piece of feta in flour then eggs and then sesame seeds. Be sure to coat well with each step so all sides are covered.

Step 4

Heat enough olive oil to shallow fry in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary carefully add the feta and fry until nicely golden about 5 minutes. Flip and fry on the other side about 5 minutes more. Drain on paper towels to remove any excess oil. Drizzle honey on top and serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Fried Feta with Sesame Seeds

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 181.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 9.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 12.7g 20%

Saturated Fat: 5.4g 27%

Cholesterol: 71.8mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 181.4IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Folate: 38mcg 10%

Calcium: 235.5mg 24%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 40.2mg 14%

Potassium: 85.1mg 2%

Sodium: 335.3mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 114.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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