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Pantry Staples ingredient guide
Za'atar Spice Recipes
Za'atar spice is a fragrant Middle Eastern seasoning blend typically made with dried herbs, sesame seeds, sumac, and salt. It brings a savory, tangy, nutty flavor to everyday recipes, making it one of the easiest pantry ingredients to use for quick flavor.
Use za'atar to season roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, lamb, fish, chickpeas, flatbreads, eggs, and grain bowls. It is especially good stirred into olive oil as a dip, sprinkled over hummus or labneh, or added at the end of cooking to keep its herbal aroma bright.
Because za'atar blends vary, taste yours before adding extra salt or acidity to a recipe. Sumac-forward blends are tart and citrusy, while thyme- or oregano-heavy blends taste more earthy and herbal.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories12 kcal
Protein2g
Fat4g
Carbs18g
Sugar5g
Fiber1g
Sodium4mg
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Za'atar Spice in recipes
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Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Za'atar Spice
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30 min
Za’atar Chicken Couscous Bowls with Hummus and Lemon Feta Sauce
Tender za’atar-spiced chicken, toasted Israeli couscous, creamy hummus, crisp tomato-cucumber salad and a tangy lemon feta sauce come...
5 min
Za'atar Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce and Green Beans
Tender salmon, fluffy za'atar couscous and crisp green beans come together with a creamy dill sauce for a...
20 min
Za'atar Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce, Green Beans, and Lemon Couscous
A quick and flavorful salmon dinner featuring za'atar-spiced couscous, buttery green beans and a creamy dill sauce.
5 min
Za'atar Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce and Couscous
This quick and flavorful salmon dish features za'atar-spiced couscous, tender green beans and a creamy dill sauce. Ready...
45 min
Crispy Za'atar Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus, Plus a Lunch Wrap
Enjoy a crispy za'atar chicken dinner with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus, then transform leftovers into a...
30 min
Za'atar Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Roasted Veggies and Couscous
Grilling cheese gets a crispy za'atar crust, served over tender couscous and sumac-roasted vegetables for a quick, flavorful...
20 min
Za'atar Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce and Green Beans
This quick 20-minute dinner features pan-seared salmon over za'atar-spiced couscous, buttery green beans and a creamy dill sauce.
30 min
Za'atar Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Roasted Veggies and Couscous
This unique recipe features a block of grilling cheese coated in za'atar and pan-seared until golden, served over...
30 min
Za'atar-Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac-Roasted Veggies and Couscous
Grill cheese directly on the heat for a charred, melty treat. Dredged in za'atar and served over couscous...
35 min
Za'atar Fattoush Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Feta
This Middle Eastern bread salad combines crispy za'atar-spiced pita, crunchy veggies and tangy feta for a flavorful, satisfying...
20 min
Crispy Salmon with Za'atar Couscous and Creamy Dill Sauce
This quick and flavorful salmon dish features crispy skin, creamy dill sauce, buttered green beans and za'atar-spiced couscous....
20 min
Za'atar Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce and Green Beans
Tender salmon fillets with crispy skin, served over fluffy za'atar couscous and buttered green beans, finished with a...
5 min
Crispy Salmon with Smoky Lemon Crema and Harissa Bulgur Salad
Golden-seared salmon fillets with a smoky lemon crema and za'atar spice, served alongside a hearty bulgur salad with...
30 min
Za'atar-Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac-Roasted Veggies and Couscous
Discover the magic of grilling cheese! This easy recipe features za'atar-crusted halloumi-style cheese served over fluffy couscous and...
10 min
Za'atar Chicken Couscous Bowls with Hummus and Feta Sauce
Layered with creamy hummus, chewy Israeli couscous, spiced chicken and a bright tomato-cucumber salad, this bowl is a...
30 min
Za'atar-Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Roasted Veggies and Couscous
Grilled cheese gets a bold upgrade with a za'atar crust, served over fluffy couscous and tangy sumac-roasted vegetables....
20 min
Za'atar Spiced Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce and Couscous
A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring pan-seared salmon, herbed couscous and a tangy dill sauce.
35 min
Za'atar Flatbread Fattoush Salad with Crispy Chickpeas and Garlic Vinaigrette
This Lebanese fattoush salad features crispy za'atar flatbread, crunchy chickpeas, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and a tangy garlic vinaigrette.
10 min
Za'atar Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Roasted Veggies and Couscous
This unique recipe features haloumi-style grilling cheese coated in aromatic za'atar, served over fluffy couscous and sumac-roasted zucchini...
10 min
Za'atar Crusted Chicken with Bulgur-Stuffed Tomatoes and Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Juicy chicken cutlets coated in aromatic za'atar spice, served with roasted Roma tomatoes stuffed with lemony bulgur and...
20 min
Crispy Salmon with Za'atar Couscous and Creamy Dill Sauce
This quick and flavorful weeknight dinner features crispy-skinned salmon served over za'atar-spiced couscous, with buttered green beans and...
30 min
Za'atar-Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Roasted Veggies and Couscous
Discover a unique way to enjoy cheese: grilled directly on the pan with a za'atar crust, served over...
10 min
Za'atar Chicken Couscous Bowls with Hummus and Feta Sauce
Layered bowls with za'atar-spiced chicken, Israeli couscous, tomato-cucumber salad, hummus and tangy feta sauce.
30 min
Crispy Za'atar Grilled Cheese with Sumac Roasted Vegetables and Couscous
This unique grilled cheese recipe features a block of grilling cheese crusted in za'atar, served over fluffy couscous...
10 min
Za'atar Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Roasted Veggies and Couscous
Grilled cheese gets a bold upgrade with za'atar-crusted halloumi-style cheese, tangy sumac roasted vegetables and fluffy couscous. A...
30 min
Za'atar-Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Roasted Veggies and Couscous
Grilled cheese gets a whole new meaning with this recipe for za'atar-crusted grilling cheese served over fluffy couscous...
35 min
Crispy Chickpea Fattoush Salad with Za'atar Pita and Garlic Oil
A vibrant Lebanese-inspired fattoush salad loaded with fresh veggies, crispy chickpeas and toasted za'atar pita, all tossed in...
10 min
Za'atar-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Veggies and Pistachio Couscous
This elegant dish features tender beef tenderloin coated in aromatic za'atar, served with sumac-roasted vegetables and a creamy...
30 min
Za'atar Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Roasted Veggies and Couscous
Discover the magic of grilling cheese! This za'atar-crusted halloumi-style cheese is pan-seared until golden, then served over fluffy...
10 min
Za'atar-Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Veggies and Couscous
Grilled cheese gets a bold upgrade with a za'atar crust, served over fluffy couscous and sumac-spiced vegetables.
10 min
Za'atar Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Veggies and Couscous
This unique recipe features pan-seared grilling cheese coated in za'atar, served over fluffy couscous with sumac-spiced zucchini, onion...
10 min
Za'atar Turkey Couscous Bowls with Lemony Garlic Sauce
Warm, savory couscous bowls with za'atar-roasted vegetables, spiced turkey and a creamy lemon-garlic sauce. Topped with crunchy almonds...
10 min
Za'atar Chicken Bowls with Bulgur, Hummus, and Feta Sauce
Layered bowls with za'atar-spiced chicken, bulgur, creamy hummus, tomato cucumber salad and tangy feta sauce - a vibrant,...
30 min
Za'atar Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Roasted Veggies and Couscous
A unique vegetarian dish featuring pan-seared grilling cheese coated in za'atar, served over fluffy couscous and sumac-roasted zucchini...
10 min
Za'atar-Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac-Spiced Zucchini and Couscous
This unique grilling cheese recipe features a crispy za'atar crust and is served over fluffy couscous with sumac-spiced...
30 min
Za'atar Crusted Grilling Cheese with Sumac Roasted Veggies and Couscous
Discover the magic of grilling cheese! This easy recipe features za'atar-crusted halloumi-style cheese served over fluffy couscous with...
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