Za'atar Fries (Mediterranean Fries) + Tahini Sauce
These oven-baked Za’atar Fries are savory goodness! Pair them with a creamy tahini sauce for a delicious Mediterranean twist on American fries.
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 510kcal
Ingredients
Za'atar Fries
- 3 russet potatoes sliced into shoe strings or wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- 4 teaspoons za'atar 2 teaspoons for the spice mix and 2 teaspoons to sprinkle on top of potatoes before baking
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Tahini Sauce
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-4 tablespoons water
Instructions
Za'atar Fries
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Wash and chop 3 potatoes into shoestrings or wedges and place in a large bowl.
- In the bowl, add the olive oil and mix well.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons za'atar, garlic powder, paprika and salt.
- Sprinkle spice mix over the potatoes and mix well.
- Line baking pan with foil and spread the potatoes on the pan.
- Sprinkle the additional 2 teaspoons za'atar over the potatoes before baking.
- Bake for 50-55 mins or until golden brown on the edges and crispy.
Tahini Sauce
- Add the Greek yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and salt to the blender and blend well!
- May need to use a spatula to get everything mixed well.
- Add water to get desired consistency. Start with 1 tablespoon water and add more as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 5mg
