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Za'atar

Name: Za'atar
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons ground sumac; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

This flavorful za'atar spice blend will become indispensable in your kitchen! Sprinkle it over dips, vegetables, and breads, or find more serving suggestions in the post above. If you make this recipe with fresh thyme, it will keep for 5 days in the fridge. Made with dried thyme, it will keep at room temperature for a month or more.

3 min total 3 min prep 12

Ingredients

12 serv.

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons ground sumac
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Instructions

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1 In a small bowl, mix the thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and sea salt. Alternatively, you can grind everything in a mortar and pestle for a finer spice.
2 Sprinkle onto labneh, hummus, baba ganoush, avocado toast, or follow any of the serving suggestions listed above.