Skinnymixer’s Za’atar Spice Mix features in the Basics section of the cookbook SkinnyMediterranean.

The Za’atar Spice Mix is a cookbook exclusive recipe…

I adore the bold aromatic flavours of this Lebanese inspired Za’atar Spice Mix (pronounced Zaah-tar). If you have never had Sumac before, it is quite zesty & tangy!

Please Note: We tested toasting the sesame seeds in the Thermomix and on the stovetop and found that toasting in the Thermomix didn’t bring out the required flavour and just wasn’t as good for this recipe!

There is so much flavour in this Thermomix bowl!

What can I use Za’atar Spice Mix for?

Serve with olive oil and bread for dipping.
On top of eggs
Sprinkled on some ripe tomatoes
Baked on Pita Bread to make Manooshi!

Manooshi s such a delicious meal – and so simple. All you have to do is knock up a batch of my pita bread & Za’atar marinade. Instead of pan frying the breads, you spread them with zaatar and bake them in the oven for 7-10 minutes. You can then top with left over meats, fresh vegetables and lemon juice. It’s so ridiculously delicious.

What is the Za’atar Spice Mix used for in SkinnyMediterranean?

Use to make the Za’atar Marinade (p.4)
Za’atar Bean Salad
Fattoush Salad
Sprinkle on Labneh with olive oil and fresh tomatoes

Skinnymixers Air Fryer Fattoush Salad from SkinnyMediterranean. — One of my favourite salads – Fattoush Salad

What you will need:

coconut sugar or brown sugar
dried oregano leaves
dried thyme
garlic powder
ground sumac – this Za’atar is sumac heavy (because I love it!). It is an important ingredient in this spice mix recipe.
salt
white sesame seeds

Ground Sumac can be purchased in Coles, Woolworths, IGA and some fruit shops with extended spice ranges.

Dietary Variations

For this recipe we have variations for:

✔️ Low Carb
✔️ Low Fodmap

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