Za’atar
Lebanese za’atar combines sumac, toasted sesame seeds, thyme, oregano, marjarom, and salt. It’s commonly eaten with bread and olive oil, but can also be mixed with yogurt or sprinkled on top of hummus, meat or veggies.
Ingredients
4 Tbsp. mix of dried thyme, oregano, and/or marjoram
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
2 Tbsp. ground dried sumac
1 tsp. flake sea salt
Optional: 1 Tbsp. toasted and ground coriander and/or toasted and ground cumin
Optional: 1 tsp. toasted and ground caraway and/or crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
1
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl (or for a finer texture, pulse a few times in a spice grinder or use a mortar and pestle).
2
Store in an air-tight glass jar.
Suggestions
Tip! Make big batch of za’atar and keep it in a jar in the fridge to always have on hand.
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