Mediterranean Spice Blend

This popular blend of herbs and spices has been used throughout the Mediterranean for centuries. A balanced blend of tart sumac and traditional herbs of the region is found on tables across the Middle East along with salt, pepper, and chiles.

Main Ingredients: cured sumac, sesame seeds, chili peppers, and rose petals

Deliciouser with: hummus, chicken, eggs, feta, tomatoes, potatoes, avocados, toasted pita, olive oil, Greek yogurt, roasted eggplant, fish, fresh salad greens

Featured Recipes:

• Roasted Salmon

• Fattoush Salad

• Zucchini Fritters

Suggested Uses:

• Make toasted or grilled crostini- top with olive oil, burrata cheese and a sprinkle of Za'atar

• Perfect seasoning for a swirl of hummus topped with olive oil

• Cut pita, naan or flatbread into bite size wedges, coat with olive oil and Za'atar and toast in a 375º oven for 15 minutes or until crisp- serve with hummus 

• Season fresh tomato salads with cucumber, bell peppers, feta cheese, lemon and olive oil- top with a liberal dusting of Za'atar

• Gives pep to sautèed broccoli and spinach

• Pairs with roasted cauliflower and labneh

• Use to season lentils, beans and chickpeas

• Adds texture and zing to creamy pasta dishes

• Mix with olive oil and Greek yogurt to marinate lamb, chicken and beef

• Add to melted butter and toss with stovetop popcorn

• Add Za'atar to a dish of olive oil- serve with warm, crusty baguette 

• Marinate olives with Za’atar and olive oil

• Season babaganoush, carrot, beet and potato salads

• Use with scrambled eggs and omelettes

• Perfect on a plate of ripe summer tomatoes

• Use with soft cheeses like feta, ricotta and chèvre

• Slather salmon with olive oil, lemon juice and yogurt- roast until done and season liberally with Za’atar

• Season grilled fish with lemon and Za’atar