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Lebanese Zaatar Spice Blend Recipe
4.5 from 12 votes

Lebanese Zaatar Spice Blend Recipe

Zaatar is a fine aromatic spice blend, fresh, tangy and nutty. Prepare this Lebanese zaatar from scratch and use on various foods (see in the post for zaatar uses) or double the recipe to make a bigger batch and store in airtight containers.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 Tablespoons
Calories: 7 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 Teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 Teaspoon thyme dried
  • ½ Teaspoon savory herb dried
  • 1 Teaspoon marjoram see Note, or oregano, dried
  • 1 ½ Teaspoon sumac
  • ¼ Teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Place the Sesame seeds into a small pan and dry toast the sesame seeds until you can smell them toasting or see them popping up. Keep aside to cool.
  2. In a mortar and pestle add the thyme, savory, marjoram, and sumac. Pound all the ingredients until well mixed and you can smell the spice blend forming.
  3. In a small bowl or container combine the previously pound ingredient mixture with the sesame seeds and salt.
  4. Store in an airtight container until further use.

Notes

  • You can substitute de Marjoram with Oregano. I just prefer Marjoram in this recipe but this is up to you.2. If your herbs are not crispy enough, place them into the small pan and just dry toast them until crispy. Don't burn the herbs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 7kcal (0%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 7

% Daily Value*

Calories 7kcal 0%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.