Za'atar spice blend
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- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time15 min
- Makes2 1/2 cups
Za'atar spice blend and crackers. (Photo, Sian Richards.)
This fragrant Middle Eastern spice blend is a delicious seasoning for chicken, fish and hummus. Give a jar on it's own or bake up a pan of crisp crackers to accompany it.
Ingredients
1 cup sesame seeds, (150 g)
3/4 cup dried thyme, (35 g)
3 tbsp packed lemon zest, from about 4 lemons (12 g)
1 tbsp dried marjoram
4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 350F. Place sesame seeds on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in centre of oven until lightly golden, 5 to 6 min. Stir in thyme, lemon zest, marjoram and salt until combined. Return baking sheet to oven and toast 5 more min. Let cool. Spoon into small bags or jars. Za’atar will keep well, stored in a cool place, up to a month.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 26, Protein 1g, Carbohydrates 1g, Fat 2g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 157mg.
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