Homemade Za'atar

This za'atar spice recipe is easy to make at home from scratch with just four ingredients and is a great substitute for store-bought. While in Lebanon wild thyme is used, regular thyme from the supermarket or your garden makes a fine substitute. Za'atar refers both to the thyme plant itself, as well as this spice mix.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 8 mins
• Calories: 29 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon sumac powder
• 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until just golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Combine sesame seeds, thyme leaves, sumac, and salt in a bowl and stir until well combined.