{"id":55941,"date":"2016-10-10T23:39:28","date_gmt":"2016-10-10T21:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/geroestete-moehren-kichererbsen-mit-zaatar\/"},"modified":"2022-08-19T15:00:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T13:00:09","slug":"zaatar-roasted-carrots-and-chickpeas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/zaatar-roasted-carrots-and-chickpeas\/","title":{"rendered":"Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Enter stage left for it’s grand debut; za\u2019atar roasted carrots and chickpeas. There are those occasions when I get stuck on a new flavor. Sumac is one of them, but there is also something new (new to my kitchen) that I have been wanted to experiment with. Za\u2019atar. I’ve been waiting for fall to roll around so that I can try on all those winter indulgences, like roasted potatoes, warm wintery salads and of course the endless variety of oven-roasted vegetables.<\/p>\n

\"Ger\u00f6stete<\/a><\/p>\n

What is za\u2019atar?<\/h2>\n

If you are not familiar with it, za\u2019atar<\/a> is a Middle Eastern spice that is recognized for it’s distinct flavor that adds depth to any dish. It’s a combination of sumac, thyme, marjoram, oregano, roasted sesame seeds, and sea salt. Consider it the Middle Eastern version of Italian seasoning mix; something we likely all have in our spice cabinet. Well, za\u2019atar too, is practically limitless to how it can be used. And of course of love it. How can I not? It contains sumac, one of my favorite spices.<\/p>\n

Where to find the spice blend?<\/h2>\n

You can buy it in Turkish \/ Middle Eastern markets or online<\/a> with trusty Amazon. But you can also try mixing your own!
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\n4 tablespoons sumac
\n2 tablespoons thyme
\n2 tablespoons marjoram
\n2 tablespoons oregano
\n1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
\n1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds<\/p>\n

A basic za\u2019atar roasted carrots recipe that can be easily adapted<\/h2>\n

This is a simple recipe that can easily be adapted to suit your own personal taste. Instead of roasted heirloom carrots, cauliflower would a fantastic alternative that also pairs well with chickpeas, as do sweet potatoes and butternut squash. Mint can be replaced with fresh flat-leaf parsley, or a combination of both can be used. Plus this side dish can easily please vegans by skipping the feta cheese.<\/p>\n

\"Alte<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Ger\u00f6stete<\/a><\/p>\n

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Za'atar Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas<\/h2>
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