Lebanese Stuffed Pita (Arayes)
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
39 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
195 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Lebanese
Lebanese Stuffed Pita (Arayes)
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Crispy arayes hide a succulent, Middle Eastern meat filling made with garlic, onions, and Lebanese spices. Make them in under 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef or ground lamb
- 1 tbsp Lebanese 7 Spice
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion quartered
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 3 pita I use wheat as pictured
Serve
- Tahini sauce
- Tahini Yogurt Sauce
- Shirazi Salad
- French Fries
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Instructions
- Place the ground beef (and or lamb), Lebanese 7 spice, salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a food processor place the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro and pulse until very finely chopped (NOT pureed), scraping down sides of bowl.
- Transfer mixture to bowl with the ground meat and mix by hands until evenly combined.
For Fat Version (4)
- Cut the pitas into halves or quarters and open to form pockets. Stuff the divided beef mixture between the two thin layers of each pita. Gently press with your fingers to spread the filling inside.
- Add some oil to a skillet over medium heat. Place the stuffed pitas in the skillet meat side down to sear meat, 1-2 minutes. Next toast each side of the pita until crisp.
- Transfer skillet to a 350°F oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until meat registers 155°F.
- Serve with optional french fries, tahini yogurt sauce, shirazi salad.
For Thin Version (6)
- Cut the pitas into halves or quarters and open to form pockets. Stuff the divided beef mixture between the two thin layers of each pita. Gently press with your fingers to spread the filling inside.
- Stovetop: Place a grill pan over medium heat. Brush the pan with the olive oil. Working in batches, place the stuffed pitas on the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the beef is fully cooked and the pita is crispy with grill marks. Place on wire rack lined tray so they don't steam and lose crispiness.
- Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush olive oil on both sides of the stuffed pitas. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve with optional french fries, tahini yogurt sauce, shirazi salad.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
802mg
(33%)
Potassium
384mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
809IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 802mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 809IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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