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Zatar. A Middle Eastern spice blend with thyme, marjoram, sumac, salt and sesame seeds.

Zatar Spice Blend

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Zatar is a traditional Middle Eastern blend of toasted sesame seeds, herbs, and spices. Every recipe is a little different but my version contains fresh thyme, sumac, salt, and dried marjoram. It’s nutty, tangy, aromatic. And addictive!
Servings 4
Calories 22 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoons dried marjoram
  • 11/2 tablespoons fresh thyme (See recipe notes for prep tips.)

Instructions

  • Put the sesame seeds on a baking sheet and toast in a 350F oven for about 5-8 minutes until starting to brown.
  • Combine the seeds and spices.
  • See the serving ideas in the Eating Together Made Easy section.

Notes

  1. To strip the leaves off of the thyme, hold the stalk with one hand, pinching two fingers of another hand around it and gliding them down the stalk.
  2. This spice mix should keep for several days. I just keep mine in a bowl on my counter.

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15.7mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2.4mg