Inside the center of a pumpkin, tucked among the stringy muck, are these pale edible seeds just waiting to be toasted and seasoned. Don’t be tempted to toss them because you’d be missing out on this delicious crispy snack. Think of these seeds as a blank slate that can roasted and flavored to your liking. My personal go-to combination is turmeric and cayenne or a dusting of za’atar spice, but the …
za’atar
Za’atar
First of all, za’atar (wild thyme) is an herb and a spice blend. The herb is native to the Levant region (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Israel). The spice is a special combination of dried wild thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, and salt. This mixture has a tangy, herbal, nutty taste and is commonly use by families that proudly make their own blend by adapting the ingredients and proportions to …