Zaatar

This post may contain affiliate links.For more information, please see our affiliate policy.Leave a ReviewJump to Recipe Zaatar is a popular Middle Eastern spice blend made with just 4 ingredients (salt, sesame seeds, sumac, and thyme).

Try it on meats, vegetables, salads, pita chips, and dips like hummus.It’s easy to make and packed with flavor and crunch.Zaatar Spice is like chili powder or chai: The name itself is generic and there are as many blends as there are cooks.

My blend consists of dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and salt.That’s it! It’s an easy way to spice up recipes already in your repertoire, especially if you are considering a Middle Eastern or Mediterranean menu.Table of ContentsRecipe ingredientsIngredient notesInstructionsRecipe tips and variationsRecipe FAQsZaatar Recipe Recipe ingredients At a Glance: Here is a quick snapshot of what ingredients are in this recipe.

Please see the recipe card below for specific quantities.Ingredient notes Sumac: This popular Middle Eastern spice is bright red in color and made from dried sumac berries that have been ground into a powder.It has a tart, citrusy flavor that tastes a lot like lemon (and if you can’t find sumac, lemon zest is a good substitute). Buy sumac on Amazon.

Salt: Control the salt in your recipes by omitting it from the blend.When you cook with the Zaatar seasoning, you can salt your meat, vegetables, or anything else at that time and use just what you nee