5 from 15 votes
Zaatar
Zaatar is a Middle Eastern spice blend featuring sesame seeds, sumac, dried thyme, and salt. The sumac imparts a tart, lemon-like flavor, complemented by the nutty sesame seeds and herby thyme. This versatile seasoning can enhance meats, vegetables, and breads.
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
1 min
Servings:
10
servings (1 teaspoon each)
Calories:
5 kcal
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sumac (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon thyme dried
- salt to taste (see note 2)
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar with a tight fitting lid, add sesame seeds, sumac, dried thyme, and salt to taste (I like 1 teaspoon). Store covered in the pantry for up to 6 months.
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Notes
- Sumac offers a tangy, lemon-like taste; if unavailable, lemon zest works as a substitute.
- Omit salt from the blend to better control seasoning when cooking other ingredients.
- Yields about 3 tablespoons; storage in an airtight container in a dark place keeps it fresh up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tsp
Calories
5kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
194mg
(8%)
Potassium
6mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings (1 teaspoon each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tsp | |
| Calories | 5kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.