There are many easy ways that you can start incorporating Za’atar spice into your meals! You can start with sprinkling za’atar on hummus or salad, for example. Add a dash on your olive-oil fried egg…Delicious! Or in this simplest of Middle Eastern appetizers called “zayt and za’atar,” which literally translates to olive oil and za’atar. You take a small piece of warm pita bread, dip it in extra virgin olive oil then in the za’atar spice, and eat!
Za’atar spice is used on a daily basis in the Eastern Mediterranean kitchen. I have a few recipes to get you started!
How to Use Za’atar Spice?
Za’atar spice is used on a daily basis in the Eastern Mediterranean kitchen. There are many easy ways that you can start incorporating Za’atar spice into your cooking. You can start with simply sprinkling za’atar on your hummus dip or salad, for example.
Here are a few of our favorite Za’atar recipes:
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with eggplant and za’atar
- Za’atar Roasted Chicken
- Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant with Pomegranate and Tahini
- Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Za’atar
Things You Need to Know About our Spices
- Sourced from top quality suppliers from different corners of the world and the Mediterranean basin
- All-Natural. Every spice or spice blend contains only raw commodity herbs and spices, and absolutely nothing else (no dies or colors; no fillers…nothing else)
- Not a single spice or spice blend has been treated with radiation
- Fresh. We are doing this the old fashioned way! Our suppliers package only to order, and we, in turn, order in small batches to ensure freshness and flavor integrity
- Spices labeled “organic” have been USDA certified.
- Spices are inherently gluten-free
- Our supplier operates Orthodox Union Kosher Certified facilities, and under the highest of safety and quality standards
Ruth Anne (verified owner) –
I had seen recipes using this spice over the past year and after seeing the ingredients, looked great and bought a bottle. So glad I did! Wonderful mild taste added to cooking. Purchased this specifically to make your recipe for Melitzanosalata!
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Eva (verified owner) –
I enjoy the taste this spice adds to my home cooked dishes. If I could only buy one spice, it would be this one!
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Susie Risk (verified owner) –
This is one of my favorite spices especially for baked chicken. I love the aroma and the taste.
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Barbara (verified owner) –
I ordered this spuce after watching you make so many recipes using it. It is so lovely. Earthy, slightly salty with a touch of lemon. This will be a regular in my spice drawer.
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Fran –
For someone that has to watch their sodium intake.. Do you find it to be very salty?
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Saba (verified owner) –
Salt is used as part of the milling process, so there is always a small residual amount. It is not an ingredient that is added to make it saltier. For za’atar, there is 5.43 mg of sodium per 1/4 teaspoon. Hope that helps!
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Karen Herman (verified owner) –
These are the most flavorful spices I have ever found.
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Terry Stone (verified owner) –
It’s been almost a year since I first purchased Za’atar along with six other spices. This one is BY FAR the spice I use the most. Great flavors that enhance almost any dish…love it!!!
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Question
Linda Rohe (verified owner) –
How long does this spice last?
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Saba (verified owner) –
Our spices are bottled fresh just before they arrive to our warehouse and we get new batches every month. We only order spices from our supplier in small batches to ensure the highest quality. Once bottled, they can maintain their freshness for up to two years. But even after that, our spices will still provide great flavor.
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Kathy Gottlieb –
How much sodium and potassium is in this?
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Saba (verified owner) –
Our Za’atar blend has 5 grams of sodium per 1/4 teaspoon and 0 grams of potassium.
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NGonzales –
Good info –
I prepare meals for my nephew who has kidney failure
Info on sodium and potassium content in foods is of utmost importance.
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Tina Jones (verified owner) –
This is an awesome spice. I have been going to a greek restaurant for years and love their greek salad. This is the spice they put in their dressing. As soon as smelled it from the bottle knew it was it. This is also so good sprinkled in oil to dip bread in. Love it..
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Saba Karadsheh (verified owner) –
Yay! So glad you found it right here! We agree, this za’atar is great for dipping with some bread and oil. Our kids do that with pita bread as an afternoon snack. Thanks for your positive feedback!
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Tonya Gordon (verified owner) –
I’m a new subscriber to the YT channel. I have used this spice on literally every meal since I received it.
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Saba Karadsheh (verified owner) –
That’s awesome Tonya! Thanks so much for your review!
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Leza Milham –
Is this Zaatar irradiated
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Saba Karadsheh (verified owner) –
All our spices are non-irradiated. In other words, none of our spices have been treated with radiation. You can read more facts about our spices in the product description. Hope this helps!
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Fran Vaccarezza –
The Zaatar sounds so good and
I would love to order it but noticed that there is salt in the ingredients.. Since I have to watch my sodium I was wondering if the sodium count is high..thanks!
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Saba (verified owner) –
Hi Fran! Salt is used as part of the milling process, so there is always a small residual amount. It is not an ingredient that is added to make it saltier. For za’atar, there is 5.43 mg of sodium per 1/4 teaspoon. Hope that helps!
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