Zaatar Yogurt Dip and Vegetables
Thomas J. Story
Sisters Meave and Faye McAuliffe run Bread & Water, a Venice Beach catering company. We translated the flavors of one of Bread & Water’s popular salads into a no-utensils-required dish. A Middle Eastern spice blend, “zaatar has a slight citrus note that goes well with vegetables,” says Meave.
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How to Make It
Step 1
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Mix together yogurt, zaatar, and lemon zest and juice (if you like it thinner, add 2 tbsp. water). Chill at least 2 hours or overnight to develop flavor. Serve with vegetables and hummus.
Step 2
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*Find in the spice aisle of well-stocked grocery stores.
Ingredients
8 ounces Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons zaatar*
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups sliced red bell peppers
2 cups sliced yellow bell peppers
2 cups cucumber spears
2 cups carrots
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups lettuce leaves
Hummus