Za'atar spice blend
Thyme, toasted sesame and tangy sumac. Sprinkle it on flatbread with olive oil, on eggs, labneh, roast chicken or hummus.
- Time5 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.25 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2 minutes, shaking often, until pale gold. Tip onto a plate to cool.
2 min - 2
Rub the dried thyme and oregano between your fingers over a bowl to crumble them finely.
- 3
Add the sumac, cooled sesame seeds and salt, and stir together. It should look green and brick red with flecks of cream.
- 4
Keep in a jar for up to 3 months. For a quick breakfast, mix 2 tablespoons with 4 tablespoons of olive oil and spread over warm flatbread.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
