Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend made from a combination of ground sesame seeds, thyme, sumac, marjoram and oregano. Exotic blends like this are becoming easier to find in most grocery stores. Serve over couscous.
- Portion size 10 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2013
Ingredients
Method
In large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; sauté onions until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.Add carrots; sauté until beginning to soften, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Stir in za'atar, cumin, coriander and salt.
Stir in zucchini and spinach; cook, stirring, until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth and chickpeas; bring to boil.
Add lentils and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened and lentils begin to break down, about 30 minutes. Stir in cilantro, mint and lemon zest.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Fibre 8 g
- Sodium 480 mg
- Sugars 8 g
- Protein 10 g
- Calories 194.0
- Total fat 3 g
- Potassium 617 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat trace
- Total carbohydrate 35 g
%RDI
- Iron 27.0
- Folate 75.0
- Calcium 8.0
- Vitamin A 69.0
- Vitamin C 25.0
