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Warm Pita Bread with Za’atar

Warm Pita Bread with Za’atar

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Soft pita brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with za’atar, warmed until aromatic. This bread is essential for scooping lamb koftas, sauces, and relishes, adding texture and flavour to every bite.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine African
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword BBQ side dish, Bread, Flatbread, Side Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 212
Author Spooning & Forking

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Place pita breads on a tray. Brush each with olive oil and sprinkle with za’atar and a pinch of salt. Bake for 5 minutes until warmed through and slightly crisp at the edges.
  • Alternatively, warm them on a hot dry pan for 1–2 minutes per side after brushing with oil and za’atar. Serve immediately with lamb koftas and dips.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.6mg