A fast and easy side dish recipe, asparagus is coated with lemon and za’atar and grilled until slightly charred.
Syrian salad is my specialty. It has won contests (thank you Cooking Channel!) and my dinner guests always request it.
Whenever anyone tries my salad for the first time, I’m always asked: “What is the secret ingredient?” The answer is simple: za’atar.
Frequently asked questions:
Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend most often containing a blend of thyme, toasted sesame seeds, oregano, sumac and marjoram.
ou can find it at any Middle Eastern grocery store or online with a quick Google search for “za’atar”. Better yet, you can make it yourself with this quick recipe: Za’atar Recipe.
Another common and tasty way to eat za’atar is to mix it with a little olive oil and brush on top of pita bread. It is also delicious sprinkled on top of eggs or a platter of ripe tomatoes.
Your fork is waiting.
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Za’atar
Ingredients
- 2 bunches asparagus
- ½ tbs olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 1 tbs za’atar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat grill to medium high.
- Wash and trim asparagus then place in a large zip-lock bag.
- Add olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, za'atar, salt and pepper to the bag and seal tightly.
- Shake bag well to evenly coat the asparagus.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side and serve with extra lemon.
Chef’s Notes
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Naomi Robinson
My mouth seriously waters as I stare at this, love za’atar and can’t wait to try this!
Matt Robinson
The perfect side for eve eh backyard bbq!