Za'atar Zaatar Spice Blend

Name: Za'atar Zaatar Spice Blend
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons ground sumac; 2 tablespoons whole thyme; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, coarsely ground; 2 tablespoons oregano; 2 tablespoons ground marjoram; 1 teaspoon savory (optional); 1 teaspoon basil (optional); 2 tablespoons coarse salt

Submitted by Pesto lover

"This is a very useful spice blend for Middle Eastern Dishes. I have also found it to be good on cooked pasta, mixed with some olive oil, toasted pine nuts and olives. Also good on a bagel with cream cheese and then za'atar sprinkled on top. Try it on bruschetta with chopped tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar mixed up and then sprinkle with the za'atar - delish!"

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photo by Dienia B.

Ready In:: 5mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 3/4 cup

ingredients

4 tablespoons ground sumac
2 tablespoons whole thyme
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, coarsely ground
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons ground marjoram
1 teaspoon savory (optional)
1 teaspoon basil (optional)
2 tablespoons coarse salt

directions

1. Crush the sesame seeds in a mortar, with a pestle.
2. Add the other ingredients and crush with the pestle.

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Reviews

This is very close to the recipe I use, which has a bit less sesame. Try it rubbed under the skin of a roasting chicken, it's great! Also good on pita, salads, hummus, and vegetable dishes.

zeldaz51
Spice blend tasted very authentic. Made for ZWT6.

Queen Dana
I have a za'atar loving family - we especially like it mixed into a paste with olive oil and spread thickly on grilled pita or sourdough bread. This is a great spice blend.

evelynathens
how good tasting is this.zwt9

Dienia B.