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Dukkah is made with different spices and seeds, and has an Egyptian origin. It has a warm, nutty flavor and is incredibly versatile. I love the flavors and aroma of dukkah. It’s easy to make and is so flavorful and delicious on a variety of dishes. In this instance, I’m using it with roasted vegetables and whipped feta.
Why you’ll love this dukkah recipe:
- Quick: Who knew something with this much flavor would only take 40 minutes total to make?
- Flavorful: The nuttiness, spice, and burst of flavor from fresh herbs really makes this a flavor explosion in your mouth
- Versatile: Use this dukkah recipe on a variety of things – bread with oil, other cooked or raw veggies, hummus, salads, marinate, etc.
Ingredient Notes:
Pistachios: One of the key ingredients in this recipe that adds a crunch, and flavor is the pistachios. Pistachios are bursting with fiber, minerals, and unsaturated fat, and they have to be one of the best tasting nuts!
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Za’atar: Za’atar is a middle eastern spice that is made from a combination of herbs. It can be tangy, herbal, nutty, and/or toasty. It also comes along with a long list of health benefits like helping improve your immunity, and boosting your skin health.
How to make dukkah:
- Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cut the beet into 8 wedges. Set onto the baking tray along with the radishes.
- Cut the zucchini in half length-wise and into half circles. Add to the baking tray. Drizzle olive oil, add salt, pepper, and toss together.
- Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, until golden and tender.
- Allow to cool prior to assembling.
- In a medium sized bowl, add the feta cheese, and break into small pieces using a fork.
- Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Using a hand mixer, whip the feta mixture until smooth and light. You can also use a food processor.
- Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in the fridge.
- As that sits, prepare the Dukkah.
- Using a spice grinder, combine the pistachios, half of the sesame seeds, Za’atar, coriander, and cumin seeds.
- Grind until you reach a sand-like texture.
- In a medium-sized serving dish, thickly spread on the whipped feta.
- Arrange the roasted vegetables around the entire dish, sprinkle the second half of sesame seeds on top, and garnish with the fresh mint, basil, and dill.
- Cover the top with the homemade Dukkah.
- Serve immediately with toasted sourdough or on its own, YUM!
Expert Tips & FAQ:
Can I use golden beets? Replace the beets with golden beets for extra colour! You can even add any other roasted vegetables of your choice.
How do I make vegan dukkah? To make this vegan, use your favorite dairy-free feta and plain yogurt.
Can I use something other than pistachios? Use almonds or pumpkin seeds instead of pistachios if you wish!
Storage: Store whipped feta in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for 3 – 5 days.
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup feta cheese
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon zest
- 1 medium beet
- 2 bunches radishes, halved
- 1 small zucchini
- ½ cup basil, finely sliced
- ½ cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup roasted pistachios
- 3 tbsp. sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp. Za’atar spice
- 1 tbsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. coriander
- 1 tsp. toasted cumin seeds
- 1 tsp. cracked pepper
- sourdough bread
Instructions
Start Cooking- Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cut the beet into 8 wedges. Set onto the baking tray along with the radishes.
- Cut the zucchini in half length-wise and into half circles. Add to the baking tray. Drizzle olive oil, add salt, pepper, and toss together.
- Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, until golden and tender.
- Allow to cool prior to assembling.
- In a medium sized bowl, add the feta cheese, and break into small pieces using a fork.
- Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Using a hand mixer, whip the feta mixture until smooth and light. You can also use a food processor.
- Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in the fridge.
- As that sits, prepare the Dukkah.
- Using a spice grinder, combine the pistachios, half of the sesame seeds, Za’atar, coriander, and cumin seeds.
- Grind until you reach a sand-like texture.
- In a medium-sized serving dish, thickly spread on the whipped feta.
- Arrange the roasted vegetables around the entire dish, sprinkle the second half of sesame seeds on top, and garnish with the fresh mint, basil, and dill.
- Cover the top with the homemade Dukkah.
- Serve immediately with toasted sourdough or on its own, YUM!
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