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Za'atar

زعتر

A traditional spice blend

Why

A Levantine blend of wild thyme, sesame, and sumac. Eaten with olive oil and bread at traditional breakfasts.

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Recipes using this food

Bran Toast with Za'atar and Olive Oil
A simple, satisfying traditional Levantine breakfast made in minutes. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
10 min👥 1 servingsBreakfast
Oven-Baked Potato with Cheese and Cream
Mashed potato baked with cheese and cream until the top turns golden. A simple, warming dish from a handful of ingredients. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
60 min👥 4 servingsDinner
Mushroom Sauce (Served over Rice)
A velvety, deeply flavored mushroom sauce: mushrooms seared hard, onion-garlic-ginger base, and toasted spelt flour for body, brought together in beef broth. Spoon over white rice or vermicelli rice. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
30 min👥 4 servingsSide
Baked Sole with Olive Oil and Thyme
Delicate sole fillets brushed with olive oil and thyme, baked quickly in the oven. A simple, elegant dish for light cooking. A nizam al-tayyibat (نظام الطيبات) recipe built on natural, allowed ingredients.
25 min👥 2 servingsDinner

Frequently asked questions

Is Za'atar allowed in nizam al-tayyibat?

Yes. A Levantine blend of wild thyme, sesame, and sumac.

How is Za'atar used in nizam al-tayyibat?

A Levantine blend of wild thyme, sesame, and sumac. Eaten with olive oil and bread at traditional breakfasts.

Which recipes use Za'atar?

Some recipes in the app: Bran Toast with Za'atar and Olive Oil, Oven-Baked Potato with Cheese and Cream, Mushroom Sauce (Served over Rice).