With only four ingredients, this homemade za’atar spice recipe is simple to prepare and a terrific alternative to pre-made. While wild thyme is utilized in Lebanon, normal thyme from the grocery store or your garden works just as well. Both this spice blend and the thyme plant are referred to as za’atar.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 3 mins |
| Total Time: | 8 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Yield: | 6 tablespoons |
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon sumac powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 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.
- Za’atar spice mix can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a simple and delicious way to use za’atar, sprinkle the spice mixture over a plate of labneh and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with pita bread as a dip.
Reviews
Easy, delicious. Followed the ingredients exactly. Served with a side of baked acorn squash. Wow!!
I keep a batch in the fridge to put in various Middle Eastern dishes. When I ran out, I bought a bottle from a spice shop. This recipe is much better. My experience has been that it lasts months of refrigerated. Thanks for submitting this great recipe.