Ahh, za’atar, a delicious spice blend of sumac, thyme, oregano, sesame seeds and salt – there’s nothing quite like it!
When my grilled corn with za’atar garlic butter was recently featured in a lineup of za’atar recipes on The Huffington Post, I knew I had to reach for the Middle Eastern spice once again.
People are always asking me for healthy snack recipes that they can make on a whim. And I always suggest my go-to diet snack – roasted chickpeas. I give lots of savory & sweet ideas in this old post, but it’s buried deep into my blog, and it doesn’t get much attention. So here we are again with this new za’atar variation – my favorite flavor of all!
Za’atar Roasted Chickpeas
2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 heaping tbsp za’atar
kosher salt, to taste
Method:
Pour the chickpeas onto a kitchen towel and pat dry. Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with za’atar and salt. Stir to coat evenly and bake at 400 degrees for approximately 45 minutes, until crispy. Eat immediately.
Other Za’atar Recipes:
honey roasted za’atar chicken with dried fruit
grilled corn with za’atar garlic butter
malawach cheese pastries with dipping sauce
yum!! these look amazing. and so easy! definitely want to try them.
My husband was just telling me needed a batch of roasted chickpeas to take to work. I think I’ll do it with zaatar this time! Thanks for the great idea!
What a great idea. I have trouble finding za’atar. where do you find it?
I have a lot of kosher markets with Israeli spices near me, but look for a Middle Eastern Market, or you can always buy it online.
why have i never roasted chick peas before?? it’s moved to the top of my list.
these look amazing! what a great snack
My mother used to make this. It was always such a special treat. Love the popcorn boxes!
I just made a batch of these last night for my husband! I was so happy that I had the ingredients on hand. It’s so perfect!
Happiness comes in a little jar of zaatar.
I love love love za’atar.
I love roasted chickpeas, my dad used to make them for us all the time when I was growing up. This zaatar version sounds amazing!
I love roasted spiced chickpeas and I can’t believe I never tried them with za’atar. I am definitely making these.
This recipe looks amazing! I am definitely going to try it! I was introduced to Za’atar by Kim Kushner’s blog. Many of her recipes contain Za’atar as an added touch. I fell completely in love and add it to many recipes for the extra kick! My favorite recipe is the “Home Made Pita Chips”, they are a staple in my apartment! http://kimkushner.com/tag/breads-chips/#sthash.rx16L2uw.dpbs scroll down to find the recipe!
I have her cookbook, I’ll check out the pita chip recipe, thanks!
I’d nosh on these any day!
I love za’atar, and your presentation is so cute!
Love your Middle Eastern recipes, and the creative Hamantini! I just posted your za’atar roasted chickpeas on Tasting Jerusalem’s FB page. I think I need to make them for a Jerusalem-inspired cookbook dinner this weekend.
Thanks so much Sarene! I am so happy to have found the Tasting Jerusalem community. I love Middle Eastern cuisine and can’t wait to share!