Zaatar Spice Blend Recipes
ZA'ATAR SPICE BLEND
Learn how to make za'atar, the classic Middle Eastern seasoning, with this simple recipe. You'll need dried oregano, sumac, sesame seeds, marjoram (optional) and thyme. Recipe yields 1/2 cup and keeps for up to 1 month.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Condiment
Time 8m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl or jar, and stir to combine.
- For enhanced flavor, warm the spices together in a medium skillet over medium heat, until fragrant and the sesame seeds are starting to turn golden. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool. (Skip this step if you will be baking your za'atar on pita bread, which essentially does the same thing.)
- Store za'atar in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 17 calories, Sugar 0.1 g, Sodium 280.9 mg, Fat 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
HOMEMADE ZA'ATAR
This za'atar spice recipe is easy to make at home from scratch with just four ingredients. While in Lebanon wild thyme is used, regular thyme from the supermarket or your garden makes a fine substitute. Za'atar refers both to the thyme plant itself, as well as this spice mix.
Provided by Serena
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Lebanese
Time 8m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until just golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Combine sesame seeds, thyme leaves, sumac, and salt in a bowl and stir until well combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 194.7 mg
ZA'ATAR (ZAATAR SEASONING)
Za'atar is an amazing Spice Blend which is must-have in every Mediterranean food lover's pantry. When I'm looking to try some Mediterranean recipes, this is first seasoning I mix at home. If you have never tried zatar, this is perfect way to introduce a new spice to your family. Add it to hummus, sprinkle on salads or fresh fruit, or mix in yogurt for a delicious spiced yogurt dip. Options are endless.Za'atar (also spelled as Zaatar / Zatar / Zahtar) seasoning pack a punch of herb and citrus flavor, is very simple to make at home, and needs only 4 main ingredients: Thyme, Sumac, Sesame Seeds, Oregano, and Salt. (more on this ahead). Before I dig deeper into zaatar ingredients, let me share with you why make zaatar at home.Honestly, the main reason is the quality of ingredients. When recipe is such simple, the quality of ingredients define the flavor. Using fresh toasted sesame seeds, and fresh thyme (dried or just picked from garden) makes all the difference. During this time of year, my little backyard garden is blooming with fresh herbs (one of my favorite culinary inspiration). Specially, mint, thyme, and oregano grow like wild weed. When I have too much to handle, either I freeze'em or dry in oven.Home Oven Dried Thyme:Thyme is wonderful herb when comes to freeze drying or oven drying (at home, no commercial oven needed). It retains it's green vibrant color and fragrance after drying. If you like to grow fresh herbs in garden. Use this simple recipe and never buy dried thyme again.To dry thyme, I pre-heat oven at 250 degree Fahrenheit. Wash thyme (fresh picked from garden or bought fresh from grocery store). Pat it dry, spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Thyme will let you know when it is ready. (Kitchen is filled with aroma of thyme once it crosses the stage of moisture.) Keep an eye, don't let it burn. Use caution if your oven gets over heated. In that case either heat at 200 degree Fahrenheit only or leave oven door ajar. The resulting oven-dried thyme is crisp green and easy to take out from stems. Just rub gently in palm of your hands to separate leaf from stems.Along with toasted sesame seeds (look at recipe steps) and dried thyme.. I use oregano and sumac in zaatar spice mix. Oregano is my favorite addition to zatar specially when I'm using this as rub for meat. It adds very flavorful earthy notes. In stores you will find za'atar with or without oregano. If you don't have oregano, thyme alone will be sufficient. However, I won't say same about sumac. Sumac is the one main flavor-profile of zatar. Should not be missed.Sumac is a middle-eastern spice-blend with delicious citrus notes. Usually I keep a jar of sumac at home. Other than a main ingredient in zaatar, it is also my favorite seasoning in Fattoush Salad. You can find sumac in most US grocery stores (look in International Food aisle). I always find it in Whole Foods, Walmart, or Online. Note: The store-bought spice mix usually have very less sumac. In homemade blend, I use good proportion for a perfect punch of citrusy sumac flavor.(If you not looking to make own zaatar. This is my favorite pre-blended Za'atar.)How to Use Za atar Spice?Now that we have learned to make own Zaatar Spice Blend. Let's see how to use it in cooking.I usually make 1/4 cup of spice blend at a time. This way it stays fresh and consumed quickly in 2-3 recipes. One of my favorite way to use zaatar seasoning is on fresh fruit. (just like you would use Tajin.) The citrusy sumac, nutty toasted sesame seeds, fragrant thyme, and pinch of salt. All fresh sweet fruits such as melon love company of zatar.In-fact, this is my favorite way to taste-test za atar after I just blended a batch. Fresh sliced melon, dash of lemon juice, sprinkle zaatar spice (liberally). Eat and enjoy!You can also use zaatar to:1) Serve as dip for bread: Mix few pinches of zaatar in olive oil. Serve on side of fresh baked/toasted bread as herb dip.2) Season yogurt, hummus, or salad dressing with pinch of zatar. 3) Mix with olive oil to make zaatar paste. Apply paste on meat before baking/grilling.4) Spice-up fresh baked bread or dinner rolls.I have planned some recipes. Hoping to send some za'atar love your way. Save some seasoning!Wish you a wonderful start of the week. -Savita x
Provided by Savita
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Dry thyme: Pre-heat oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spread fresh thyme (with stems) on baking sheet. Place tray in oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Once done, take it out. Leave aside to cool. When easy to handle, rub in palms of your hands to separate leaves from stems. (discard stems)
- Toast Sesame Seeds: While thyme dries, heat a dry skillet. Add sesame seeds and toast until most seeds are lite brown. (about 2 minutes).
- Assemble Za'atar: to assemble seasoning, mix all ingredients: sumac, **oregano, salt with toasted sesame seeds, and dried thyme. Keep at cool dry place in air-tight container for up-to 3 months. *Read Notes on how to use as zaatar seasoning.
LEBANESE ZAATAR SPICE BLEND RECIPE
Zaatar is a fine aromatic spice blend, fresh, tangy and nutty. Prepare this Lebanese zaatar from scratch and use on various foods (see in the post for zaatar uses) or double the recipe to make a bigger batch and store in airtight containers.
Provided by Helene Dsouza
Categories Condiment
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the Sesame seeds into a small pan and dry toast the sesame seeds until you can smell them toasting or see them popping up. Keep aside to cool.
- In a mortar and pestle add the thyme, savory, marjoram, and sumac. Pound all the ingredients until well mixed and you can smell the spice blend forming.
- In a small bowl or container combine the previously pound ingredient mixture with the sesame seeds and salt.
- Store in an airtight container until further use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7 kcal, Sodium 291 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
AUTHENTIC ZA'ATAR SPICE RECIPE
An authentic recipe for Za'atar Spice - a flavorful Middle Eastern Spice that can be used to season hummus, baba ganoush, vegetables, meats, etc. (My Egyptian Dad's recipe.)
Provided by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home Blog
Categories Spices
Time 5m
Yield ½ Cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
- For the most flavor, toast whole seeds (cumin seeds and coriander seeds) until fragrant, then grind. This will make the most flavorful zaatar. If you don't have whole seeds, feel free to use ground spices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15 calories
ZA'ATAR SPICE BLEND
Steps:
- If using fresh za'atar or oregano, arrange it on a towel-lined plate and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until dry and crumbly, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
- Crumble the leaves by hand or in a spice grinder until almost fine (the way dried herbs look), then combine in a medium bowl with the marjoram, sesame seeds, thyme, sumac, and salt. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
HOMEMADE TRADITIONAL LEBANESE ZAATAR MIX
A simple, authentic Lebanese Zaatar Spice Blend (za'atar) - an earthy, herby savory Middle Eastern spice blend for a variety of dishes
Provided by Samira
Categories DIYs
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse the fresh oregano stems, pat dry them, and then arrange them onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper or on the tray of a dehydrator.
- When using the oven,bake at 165ºF/75ºC for about 1 hour in the center of the oven. Keep a close eye on the drying process so that the leaves don't burn (as the temperature is higher than a dehydrator). Check on the leaves in about 30-45 minutes. If they feel dry and crumble easily, they have been dried/dehydrated enough. If not, keep them in the oven longer, checking every 5-10 minutes.When using a dehydrator,dehydrate at 105º/40ºC for 1-4 hours (timing depends on the initial freshness of the leaves). Check them after 1.5 hours. If they feel dry and crumble easily, they've been dehydrated enough. If not, keep them longer, checking periodically. You could also dry them in a well-ventilated spot but this could take at least a few days, even weeks.
- Once the oregano has dried out, leave it to cool down completely.
- Grind it to a fine powder.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan (don't add oil) over medium heat. Stir constantly so the seeds don't burn on one side. It's enough to toast them for about 4-5 minutes. Let the sesame seeds cool down before mixing the spice blend.
- Next, mix all the herbs/spices. You can stir them in a bowl or directly in the jar you plan to store them in.
- Cover the jar and store in your cupboard or another cool dry place. You can also keep it in the fridge. The Lebanese zaatar spice mix keeps for 6 months (or even longer).
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tsp, Calories 9 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Sodium 44 mg, Fiber 1 g
ZA'ATAR ZAATAR SPICE BLEND
This is a very useful spice blend for Middle Eastern Dishes. I have also found it to be good on cooked pasta, mixed with some olive oil, toasted pine nuts and olives. Also good on a bagel with cream cheese and then za'atar sprinkled on top. Try it on bruschetta with chopped tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar mixed up and then sprinkle with the za'atar - delish!
Provided by Pesto lover
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Crush the sesame seeds in a mortar, with a pestle.
- 2. Add the other ingredients and crush with the pestle.
HOMEMADE ZA'ATAR SPICE MIX
Za'atar is a classic Middle Eastern spice blend that is both tangy and refreshing. Making it homemade is quite simple.
Provided by Aviv Harkov
Categories Condiment
Time 3m
Yield 1/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all the spices. Store in a sealed jar in a cool dry place for six months.
Nutrition Facts :
ZA'ATAR
A fragrant Middle Eastern mix that will instantly add a savoury spice to any dish
Provided by Miriam Nice
Time 7m
Yield makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Lightly toast the cumin seeds in a dry pan, just until they start to release their aroma. Grind them to a fine powder using a pestle and mortar then stir in all the other ingredients plus 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. It is now ready to use in your recipes, but will keep in a clean jar or airtight container for a month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 0.2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 1.24 milligram of sodium
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