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Lebanese Za'atar Recipe
Lebanese zaatar is a fragrant Middle Eastern blend of sumac, thyme, oregano, sesame seeds and salt. Make this recipe to season your favorite dishes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 23 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Lebanese
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 4 tbsp ground sumac
- 1 tbsp salt
- 3 tbsp dried thyme (wild thyme preferred) crushed
- 3 tbsp dried oregano crushed
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 3 tbsp dried cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- If you can't find toasted sesame seeds: In a small skillet, dry toast the sesame seeds until fragrant and lightly golden in color. Remove from heat and cool.
- Crush the sumac and salt with the mortar and pestle (or in a small bowl and the end of a wooden spoon). Add the thyme, oregano and optional dried cilantro and grind together. Stir in the sesame seeds and mix thoroughly. Taste, and adjust to taste with a bit more salt, or sumac.
- Store in an airtight container. This makes about 1 cup.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
23kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
438mg
(18%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
62IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 23kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 62IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.