Make REAL Israeli Za’atar Anywhere in the World (No Special Ingredients!)

za'atar spice blend

🥗Healthier: homemade za'atar

💰Cheaper: mixed herbs

Homemade za'atar can control salt and additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive.

Measure dry oregano as the main ingredient and place it in the grinder.

Add dry thyme, dry sumac, and roasted sesame seeds to the grinder, using about a third of the amount of oregano for each of the other ingredients.

Grind the mixture until it reaches a consistency that is not quite powder but almost.

Transfer the ground mixture to a bowl.

Pour olive oil into the bowl with the za'atar mixture to taste, mixing it together until well combined.

Serve the za'atar mixture with warm pita bread for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens