Za’atar croutons
Slice up flatbread and sprinkle with spice mix to make crunchy bites to serve with dip – perfect to share with drinks or as part of a meze spread
- Prep:5 mins
Cook:40 mins
- Serves 2
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
- kcal 304
- fat 12g
- saturates 2g
- carbs 39g
- sugars 2g
- fibre 2g
- protein 8g
- salt 0.8g
Ingredients
- 2 round pitta breads
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp za’atar spice mix (see tip)
Tip
Za'atarHere, za'atar is the term for the Middle Eastern spice mix made from a heady combination of herbs, spices and seeds; however, it's also the name of a herb itself. As with so much Middle Eastern cooking, there are many regional variations.
Method
Heat oven to 110C/90C fan/gas 1/4. Put the pittas on top of each other on a chopping board. With a bread knife, cut them into quarters, then cut each quarter in half again (so you end up with 16 equal-sized triangles).
Add the olive oil, a pinch of salt and the za’atar to a small bowl, and stir to combine. Using a pastry brush or your finger, coat the pittas on both sides with the mixture, then put them on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 30-40 mins until crisp.