Za'atar Spiced Roasted Almonds with Medjool Dates
These addictively spiced almonds get just a hint of sweetness from dates. Easy to make, perfect for entertaining or everyday snacking, it's a major upgrade on plain nuts.
Ingredients
Roasted Almonds and Dates
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 12 Medjool dates pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- zest of one lemon or more if you wish
DIY Za'atar Spice (or 2 rounded tbsp of Za'atar)
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons sumac
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit (175° Celsius). Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Place almonds and dates on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Toss well and place in the oven for 10 minutes to gently toast almonds.
- Remove from oven and let cool for five minutes. Sprinkle with lemon zest, oregano, sumac, sesame seeds, thyme (or za'atar) and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and toss thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon zest as you wish. Let fully cool and then transfer to an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
If you don't have sumac, you can substitute more lemon zest, perhaps from another whole lemon. Not an exact match, but same flavour profile!