Homemade Zahtar Recipes

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LEBANESE ZAATAR (ZA'ATAR) BREAD

Traditional Lebanese bread. Crispy, flaky cracker like bread infused with fresh za'atar (similar to oregano). You can substitute oregano for za'atar, but use less. May place under broiler to brown tops.

Provided by Stacey

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Flat Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 9



Lebanese Zaatar (Za'atar) Bread image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix water, yeast, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, olive oil, and corn oil; mix using your hands, adding more whole wheat flour if needed, until dough holds together. Mix za'atar into dough until evenly incorporated (see notes).
  • Shape dough, about 1/4 cup per piece, into rounds on a floured work surface. Arrange rounds on baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 61.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

3 cups warm water
1 (.25 ounce) package yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour, or more if needed
2 cups olive oil
1 cup corn oil
2 cups fresh za'atar

ZA'ATAR CHICKEN

It's hard to find a dinner that both my husband and kids will enjoy-and even harder to find one that's fast and easy. This is it! No matter how much I make of this dish, it's gone to the last bite. -Esther Erani, Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12



Za'atar Chicken image

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add chicken; toss to coat., Arrange olives, apricots and plums on the bottom of a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Add 1/4 cup water; top with chicken. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 5-6 hours. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

1/4 cup za'atar seasoning
1/4 cup olive oil
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup pitted dried plums (prunes)
1/4 cup water
Hot cooked basmati rice, optional

ZA'ATAR SPICE BLEND

Herby, tangy, nutty, and slightly salty, this Middle Eastern blend of herbs and spices elevates every dish it touches

Provided by Adeena Sussman

Categories     Spice     Herb     Oregano     Thyme

Yield Makes around 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6



Za'atar Spice Blend image

Steps:

  • If using fresh za'atar or oregano, arrange it on a towel-lined plate and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until dry and crumbly, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Crumble the leaves by hand or in a spice grinder until almost fine (the way dried herbs look), then combine in a medium bowl with the marjoram, sesame seeds, thyme, sumac, and salt. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

1 cup picked fresh za'atar or oregano leaves (or 6 tablespoons dried oregano)
3 tablespoons dried marjoram
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
4 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon ground sumac
1 teaspoon fine sea salt

ZA'ATAR

Provided by Alton Brown

Time 5m

Yield 2 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 4



Za'atar image

Steps:

  • Put all of the ingredients into a spice grinder and pulse until a powder is formed, about 30 to 45 seconds. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

3 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon powdered sumac
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

ZA'ATAR

A fragrant Middle Eastern mix that will instantly add a savoury spice to any dish

Provided by Miriam Nice

Time 7m

Yield makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 4



Za'atar image

Steps:

  • Lightly toast the cumin seeds in a dry pan, just until they start to release their aroma. Grind them to a fine powder using a pestle and mortar then stir in all the other ingredients plus 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. It is now ready to use in your recipes, but will keep in a clean jar or airtight container for a month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 0.2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 1.24 milligram of sodium

2 tbsp cumin
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp sumac

ZA'ATAR

Za'atar, the Middle Eastern spice mixture is so delicious we suggest doubling the recipe and using the extra for a snack: Dunk some bread (such as pita) in flavorful olive oil and then in the za'atar.

Categories     Condiment/Spread     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 5 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 4



Za'atar image

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Available at Middle Eastern markets and by mail order from Kalustyan's (212-685-3451).

2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons ground sumac*
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

HOMEMADE ZAHTAR

This spice mix originates from the Middle East and is used to sprinkle over dips, deepfried vegetables and flat breads etc. From Modern Moroccan by Ghillie Basan

Provided by lindseylcw

Categories     Moroccan

Time 2m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4



Homemade Zahtar image

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • store in an airtight jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.7, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 58.8, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.5, Protein 0.4

1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon ground sumac
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, roasted
1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt

ZAHTAR

Zahtar is a Middle Eastern spice mixture that adds flavor with little fat or oils. It includes sumac, a red berry that is part of the wild-pistachio family and is ground into a powder.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4



Zahtar image

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. In batches, grind in a spice mill until fine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2 g, Sodium 34 g

1/2 cup dried savory or thyme (1 ounce)
1/4 cup sumac (3/4 ounce)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, lightly toasted (1/4 ounce)

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