Traditional Levantine Za'atar

Traditional Levantine Za'atar is the plain, pantry-standard version of the classic Middle Eastern blend — dry, wheat-free, and oil-free, built around thyme, sumac, and toasted sesame the way it's kept in the pantry itself.

🌿 Flavor & Aroma

• Herbaceous, sun-dried thyme base
• Nutty toasted sesame
• Bright, tart sumac finish
• Dry and loose — no oil, meant to be mixed fresh at the table

🍞 Where You'll Find It

• The pantry-standard Levantine spice blend, kept dry and mixed fresh as needed
• Used on bread, in dips, and over vegetables and grains

🧂 How to Use It

• Mix with olive oil just before serving, for bread dipping or drizzling
• Sprinkle dry over labneh, hummus, or roasted vegetables
• Rub onto meats or fish before grilling

Ingredients: Thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, oregano, marjoram, sea salt
Contains: Sesame seeds
Sold per 2.3 oz tin, about 1/2 cup

Image: Fshadid, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

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