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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 150g whole wheat flour
- 150g plain white flour
- 3 Tbsp za'atar*, plus more for sprinkling on top (or substitute your favourite spice mix)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk**
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 200g crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 large spring onion, thinly sliced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 100g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 301 | |
| Calories from Fat 172 | 57% |
| Total Fat 19.28g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 5.34g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 631mg | 26% |
| Potassium 145mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 24.57g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 2.22g | 1% |
| Protein 8.41g | 13% |
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