Homemade Za'atar

This za'atar spice recipe is easy to make at home from scratch with just four ingredients. 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.