Za'atar spice blend
By Chatelaine1
PREP TIME
5 min
TOTAL TIME
15 min
Makes
2 1/2 cups

Za'atar spice blend and crackers. (Photo, Sian Richards.)

This fragrant Middle Eastern spice blend is a delicious seasoning for chicken, fish and hummus. Give a jar on it's own or bake up a pan of crisp crackers to accompany it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sesame seeds , (150 g)
- 3/4 cup dried thyme , (35 g)
- 3 tbsp packed lemon zest , from about 4 lemons (12 g)
- 1 tbsp dried marjoram
- 4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- PREHEAT oven to 350F. Place sesame seeds on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in centre of oven until lightly golden, 5 to 6 min. Stir in thyme, lemon zest, marjoram and salt until combined. Return baking sheet to oven and toast 5 more min. Let cool. Spoon into small bags or jars. Za’atar will keep well, stored in a cool place, up to a month.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 26,
- Protein
- 1 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 1 g,
- Fat
- 2 g,
- Fibre
- 1 g,
- Sodium
- 157 mg.
FILED UNDER: appetizer bake gluten free Middle Eastern world cuisine