Low-Sodium Za'atar Seasoning
Add a little Middle Eastern flair to your dishes with this low-sodium za'atar seasoning! Use it to flavor chicken, spice up eggs, perk up potatoes, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, (or 1 tablespoon ground sumac)
Instructions
- In a small, dry nonstick skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the sesame seeds. Watch them carefully so they don’t burn.1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Place the sesame seeds, thyme, marjoram, cayenne, and lemon zest in a spice or coffee grinder. Process until finely ground.3 tablespoons dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried marjoram, ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Notes
This recipe is for 12 servings of za'atar. Each serving is 2 teaspoons.
For a more authentic blend, use 1 tablespoon of ground sumac instead of the lemon zest and omit the cayenne.
This spice blend can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you use ground sumac instead of lemon zest, you can store it in a jar in your spice rack or pantry.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Low-Sodium Za'atar Seasoning
Serving Size
2 teaspoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
6
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
0.5
mg
0
%
Potassium
8.8
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
0.8
g
0
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
0
g
0
%
Protein
0.2
g
0
%
Vitamin A
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
0
mg
0
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
0.4
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.