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Easy Za'tar Spice Mix

Easy Za'tar Spice Mix

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A step-by-step guide for how to make za’atar — a Middle Eastern spice blend — at home in a few easy steps. Perfect for marinating, garnishing, or adding flavor to just about any dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 12
Calories 10 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 Tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 ½-2 Tbsp sumac

Instructions
 

  • If using untoasted sesame seeds, heat a small skillet over low to medium heat. Add sesame seeds and toast for a few minutes or until lightly golden brown, stirring frequently.
  • Transfer toasted sesame seeds to a mortar, small blender, or small mixing bowl, along with thyme, oregano, cumin, sea salt, and sumac. Use either the pestle, blender or a spoon to combine the mixture.
  • Taste test and adjust as needed, adding more cumin for smokiness, salt to taste, sumac for tartness, thyme for floral notes, oregano for a woodsy taste, or sesame seeds for sesame flavor and more texture.
  • Perfect for marinating or seasoning seitan/tofu, garnishing dips and salads, or adding more flavor to just about any dish, especially those that are Middle Eastern or Mediterranean inspired, including hummus, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

Will keep in a sealed container for at least 3 months (or longer) at room temperature. Or, refrigerate to keep fresh even longer.

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcal
Keyword easytomake, glutenfree, spiceblend, zatar
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