Seasoning - Za'atar

Name: Seasoning - Za'atar
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons raw sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons sumac; 2 tablespoons dried marjoram; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon coarse salt

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:5min

Makes 54g = 1.9oz. Serving size is 1 tsp or 2g. Half of a batch will fit in 4oz spice jar.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:22:18 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories8.7 kcal (0%)

Total Fat0.5 g (1%)

Carbs0.9 g (0%)

Sugars0 g (0%)

Protein0.2 g (0%)

Sodium90.5 mg (5%)

Fiber0.4 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

27 servings

1 ½ tablespoonsraw sesame seeds

3 tablespoonssumac

2 tablespoonsdried marjoram

2 tablespoonsdried oregano

2 tablespoonsdried thyme

½ teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoonground coriander

1 teaspooncoarse salt

Instructions

Step 1

Toast sesame seeds in small frying pan over medium heat. Shake the pan back and forth as the seeds are toasting. After about 5 minutes, they should be lightly browned.

Step 2

Grind sesame seeds in a spice grinder or mortar & pestle till they are powder.

Step 3

Combine all the spices in a small bowl and stir till nothing is clumping.

Step 4

Transfer to a jar with airtight lid, will keep for up to a year.