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a small white bowl filled with a dried herb and sesame seed spice blend

Homemade Za’atar Spice Blend

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Author Lauren Grant

Description

An earthy, nutty and slightly citrusy Middle Eastern spice blend. Mix with olive oil and serve as a dip for warm bread, or sprinkle over hummus, labneh, roasted meat, veggies or fish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ground sumac
  • 2 tablespoons thyme
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
  • ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt or flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Stir together all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few months. 

Equipment

ground sumac
flaky sea salt
sesame seeds

Notes

Make it a dip: mix 2 tablespoons za’atar with 1–2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (depending on how you want to enjoy it). 
How to toast sesame seeds: arrange sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast in a 350ºF (176ºC) oven until lightly golden brown and fragrant, 5–8 minutes. Let cool completely then mix with spices. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.5gFat: 1gSodium: 215mgFiber: 0.5g
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