Baby and toddler recipes
🫓 Homemade za'atar flatbread fingers
Warm flatbread brushed with olive oil and a salt free homemade za'atar of thyme, sesame and sumac. A fragrant snack that introduces sesame gently.
Makes 1 flatbread, cut into strips
Ingredients
- 1 Pitta bread (or a small flatbread)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds (ground)
- 1/2 tsp Sumac
Method
- Grind the sesame seeds, then mix with the thyme and sumac. This is your no added salt za'atar.
- Stir the za'atar into the olive oil.
- Brush over the flatbread.
- Warm under a medium grill or in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes until hot but still soft.
- Cut into finger strips and cool.
Serving it to your baby
From 9 months, serve in soft strips with yoghurt or hummus. Avoid making the bread crisp, as hard shards are tricky for babies. Shop za'atar often contains salt, so the homemade mix is better for babies.
For the rest of the family
Use more za'atar on adult flatbreads and add a pinch of sea salt, with labneh, tomatoes and olives on the side.
Storing and reheating
Best eaten fresh. Keep leftover za'atar mix in a jar for up to 1 month.
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Questions parents ask
Can babies eat sesame seeds?
Whole seeds can be hard to chew, so grind them for younger babies. Sesame is a common allergen, so introduce it on its own first.
What is sumac?
Sumac is a tangy, lemony dried berry spice used in Middle Eastern cooking. It is mild and fine for babies.
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