Za’atar Spiced Tomatoes & Chickpea Flatbread

Za’atar Spiced Tomatoes & Chickpea Flatbread is a refreshing, no-bake snack or appetizer that is perfect any day of the week! 

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Whether you’ve had an overludgent weekend or been away on vacation, starting the week off with a fresh, healthy snack is all you need. Now, when it comes to making snacks I like to keep the ingredients simple. Definitely use what’s in season and right now tomatoes are crushing it! 

Let me introduce you to a super simple flavorful snack – Za’atar Spiced Tomatoes & Chickpea Flatbread. Juicy tomatoes pile-high on fluffy naan flatbread and dolloped with a za’atar spiced yogurt sauce. The flavors are incredible! Trust me, you won’t give Doritos another look! 

Alright, let’s whip this snack up! 

What’s in this Za’atar Spiced Tomatoes & Chickpea Flatbread?

Like I mentioned above, healthy snacks don’t need to be fussy nor complicated. Just a few simple ingredients will have you craving fresh vegetables and more! For this snack recipe you will need: 

Za’atar seasoning 

Heirloom tomatoes

Chickpeas

Red wine vinegar

Shallot

Parsley 

Greek yogurt

Fresh mint

Tips for Making this Za’atar Spiced Tomatoes & Chickpea Flatbread:

1) Za’atar Seasoning: you can find this at any local spice shop or buy yourself a big ass bag on Amazon. Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend made up of oregano, thyme, marjoram, sumac, and toasted sesame seeds. It’s not spicy, but packs a lot of flavor.  

2) Tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes will always reign supreme. However, if you can’t find them at the grocery store any juicy, red hued tomato will do. All grape tomatoes of different colors would be lovely as well. 

3) Naan. Naan is a leavened, oven-baked flatbread found in the cuisines mainly of Western Asia, It’s delicious and can be found in most grocery stores. If you can’t find Naan, you can definitely use pita or a sliced baguette. 

Can I make this low-carb?

Absolutely! Serve the tomato slices and toppings without the flatbread. 

What if I can’t find Za’atar seasoning? 

No worries! I would mix together some lemon zest, red pepper flakes, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this mixture on the tomatoes instead for a quick alternative. 

What are some additional toppings I could add? 

I would try adding feta or avocado slices! 

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Za'atar Spiced Tomatoes & Chickpea Flatbread

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 large heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced (or a mixture of halved grape tomatoes)
  • 1 tbsp Za’atar seasoning
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup chopped, peeled cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • splash of hot sauce
  • 2 to 3 Naan slices, toasted
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1.  In a large bowl combine the chickpeas, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher. Add in the shallot, 1/2 cup parsley, and olive oil. Toss to combine.
  2. In another bowl combine the yogurt, cucumber, mint, and remaining parsley. Add in the hot sauce, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  3. Next, take the pieces of Naan bread and lay them on a plate or serving platter. Top each Naan flatbread with yogurt sauce, chickpea mixture, and tomato slices. Drizzle the tops of the tomato slices with olive oil and Za’atar seasoning. Serve and enjoy!
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