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Zaatar Sandwich

Cultural Context

Originating from the Levant region, the Zaatar Sandwich is a beloved street food that showcases the aromatic zaatar spice blend, made from thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac. Traditionally enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack, it reflects the region's emphasis on fresh ingredients and communal eating. Today, variations abound, with many enjoying it globally as a quick and flavorful meal option.

Middle EasternEGmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
100 grams zaatar powder
5 tablespoons olive oil
brown slice bread
1 tablespoon zaatar powder
lebneh
grated mozzarella cheese
butter

zaatar spice blend

🥗Healthier: homemade zaatar

💰Cheaper: mixed dried herbs

Homemade zaatar allows control over ingredients and flavor.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

1

Add 100 grams zaatar powder to a bowl.

2

Add 5 tablespoons olive oil to the zaatar powder and mix well.

3

Take brown slice bread and add 1 tablespoon zaatar powder on top of one slice.

4

For the second sandwich, spread lebneh and zaatar on another slice of brown bread.

5

For the third sandwich, add 1 tablespoon zaatar and grated mozzarella cheese on another slice of brown bread.

6

Stack the slices of bread together to form sandwiches.

7

Spread butter on the top of the sandwich before grilling.

8

Place the sandwich in the pan and grill one side until golden brown.

9

Flip the sandwich to grill the other side until golden brown.

10

Remove the sandwich from the pan and cut it to serve.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Mana'eeshZaatar Flatbread

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