It’s amazing how an everyday ingredient like the humble potato can be transformed into a flavor-packed treat with the addition of zaatar!
These steak fries are a simple side to whip up and are great alongside burgers, pork chops, and as the name implies, steaks! In addition to being much healthier than frying, baking the fries produces a crispy, crunchy exterior while keeping them soft and creamy on the inside. Zaatar, a unique blend of herbs, spices, and sesame seeds, adds an exotic, herbaceous touch. When paired with the lemon-yogurt dipping sauce, the combination of flavors is incredible. And to really intensify the flavor of the dipping sauce, we’ve added sumac, which offers a tart, lemony flavor without being acidic.
Because there is immense variation in Zaatar qualities on the market, we highly recommend a genuine Zaatar blend with Syrian Oregano/Biblical Hyssop mainstay ingredient. We invite you to try our very own blend available on this web shop and also on Amazon.
Oven-Baked Zaatar Steak Fries
Prep Time: 10 mins, Cook Time: 30 mins, Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4
Serving Size: About 6 fries
Calories: 122, Fat: 5g, Protein: 5g, Carbs: 15g, Fiber: 1g
Ingredients
3 Russet potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Za'atar
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 (7 oz.) container plain Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sumac
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise, then into 3-4 wedges per half.
- Divide the fries evenly between the two baking sheets, then drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with the za'atar and parmesan cheese, and toss to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the fries from the oven and flip each one over.
- Return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes, until crisp and browned on all sides.
- While the potatoes are baking, prepare the lemon-yogurt dipping sauce by placing the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisking until smooth.
- Serve the warm steak fries with the lemon-yogurt dipping sauce and enjoy! (And if you’d rather dip them in ketchup, go for it. We won’t judge you!)
I have read these recipes and they sound delicious and easy to prepare. I am not very familiar with zaatar but have enjoyed it two or three times. I look forward to receiving your fabulous recipes in the near future so that I can become familiar with cooking with zaatar!