Name: Sesame Seed Zaatar Seasoning
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 Heaped Tbsp Thyme; 4 Heaped Tbsp Ground Sumac; 3 Tbsp Sesame Seeds; 1 Tsp Fine Pink Himalayan Salt; 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano/Cumin/Marjoram

This easy to make Middle-Eastern blend of herbs combines tangy sumac with earthy thyme and toasted sesame seeds. The salt brings out all the flavours, and the optional add-ins allow you to personalise this mix to your own taste. Try blending this spice mix with olive oil and tahini and drizzling it over salads, roast veggies or grilled tofu.

Equipment

Frying Pan
Small Bowl
Storing Jar with Lid

Ingredients

Optional

1 Tbsp Dried Oregano/Cumin/Marjoram

Method

Firstly, in a dry frying pan toast the sesame seeds on a high heat for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Meanwhile, combine all other ingredients in a small bowl and stir together.
Once toasted, mix the sesame seeds into the small bowl.
Place seasoning into storing jar - it's ready to use!

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Eli Brecher

Eli is a London-based food blogger and recipe developer with a passion for sharing her delicious healthy recipes. Eli created her blog in 2015 during her first year at university, when she was struggling with Crohn’s Disease while balancing a busy student life. Since then she has worked with a wide range of brands in the food and wellness world, while spending the last year living in Paris and Madrid. Follow along as she shares her tasty and nourishing recipes on Instagram at cerealandpeanutbutter and on her blog, www.elibrecher.co.uk