Green Thyme Pie (Fatayer Zaatar Akhdar)

A traditional dish from Levantine cuisine, this savory pastry is both delicious and nutritious. Typically served for breakfast or dinner, it’s distinguished by the use of fresh wild thyme, which adds a fragrant aroma and high nutritional value.

Prep & Cook Time

60 minutes

Serves

6 people

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 2 cups fresh green thyme, finely chopped

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 tsp sumac

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • ½ tsp salt

For the dough:

  • 3 cups flour

  • 1 tbsp instant yeast

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 cup warm water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

  2. Gradually add olive oil and warm water, kneading until a soft, elastic dough forms.

  3. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

  4. In another bowl, mix the thyme, onion, sumac, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until well combined.

  5. Divide the dough into equal balls. On a floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle.

  6. Place a portion of filling in the center of each circle, then fold into a half-moon shape or fully seal, as desired.

  7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Arrange the pies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

  8. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown.

  9. Remove from the oven and serve warm.


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