Ingredients:
- 1 Stone Sisters Organics Happie Organic Sprouted Spelt Crust
- 2 tablespoons of za'atar mix
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup of labneh
- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 2 mini Persian cucumbers (or peeled and seeded English or regular cucumbers)
- Fresh mint to taste
- Olives
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix 2 tablespoons of za'atar mix with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Spread the za'atar mixture evenly over the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven until golden.
- Allow the crust to cool for 5 minutes.
- Spread labneh on top of the crust to your desired amount.
- Dice Roma tomatoes and sprinkle them on top of the labneh.
- Cut mini Persian cucumbers into slices and spread them on top of the tomatoes.
- Chop the mint leaves and sprinkle them on top of the cucumbers.
- Drizzle olive oil over everything and add additional salt to taste.
- Slice the flatbread and serve. Enjoy!
Lebanese Za’atar is sold in a variety of culinary stores.
Za'atar ingredients can help improve gut health, reduce oxidative stress, decrease chronic inflammation, and combat obesity. The combination of Za'atar components may have positive effects on overall health.
See these links for recommendations for purchasing:
NEW YORK SHUK Za'atar via Amazon
Ziyad Premium Green Za'atar Spice Blend via Amazon
Making your mix is easy and has the additional benefit of customizing it to your needs! Keep this versatile seasoning blend on hand as a finishing touch for various dishes. Use it to enhance the flavor of fried eggs, salad dressings, roasted and fresh vegetables, chicken, dips like hummus and baba ganoush, bread, potatoes, avocado toast, and kale chips.
- 2 cups Dried thyme
- 2 cups Ground sumac
- 2 cups Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
Mix and store in an airtight container.
Labneh is a Lebanese strained yogurt that has a thick creamy consistency. It can be made by straining unsweetened unflavored yogurt in a cheese cloth overnight. Some store bought options include these brands: Byblos, Arz & Cedars. Locally it can be found at middle eastern grocery stores, Sprouts or Whole Foods.