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Zaatar

Zaatar is a popular Middle Eastern spice blend made with just 4 ingredients. Try it on meats, vegetables, salads, pita chips, and dips like hummus.

Cook Time
mins
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 dried thyme
  • salt to taste (see note 2)

Instructions

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  1. 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. 

Notes

  • Sumac: This popular Middle Eastern spice is bright red in color and made from dried sumac berries that have been ground into a powder. It has a tart, citrusy flavor that tastes a lot like lemon (and if you can’t find sumac, lemon zest is a good substitute). Buy sumac on Amazon.
  • Salt: Control the salt in your recipes by omitting it from the blend. When you cook with the Zaatar seasoning, you can salt your meat, vegetables, or anything else at that time and use just what you need.
  • Yield: This recipe makes about 3 tablespoons Zaatar seasoning (or more depending on how much salt you add).
  • Storage: Store Zaatar covered in an airtight container in a dark place for 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 Monounsaturated Fat 1g 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: 10servings (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.