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Za'atar substitue in a silver bowl with a spoon, sumac in a small white bowl on the right.
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Za'atar Substitute

If you are looking for a Za'atar Substitute, this is a great recipe to try! We mimic the flavours of the za’atar plant to use on meat, bread and veggies.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Spice Blend
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: home made spice blend, za'atar
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: Suits all diets and eating styles
Servings: 35 teaspoons*
Calories: 5kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup sumac
  • 3 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons thyme
  • 1 tablespoons oregano
  • 1 tablespoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, roasted
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander, roasted

Instructions

  • OPTIONAL: To enhance the flavour of your cumin, coriander and sesame seeds, place them in a small frypan and warm them through until aromatic. Allow to cool in a bowl.
  • Place everything in a small bowl and mix until well combined.
  • Transfer to a small glass jar and keep it in a dark part of your pantry.

Notes

*approximately ¾ of a cup, the nutritional information has been calculated per teaspoon. 

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg