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Lebanese Stuffed Pita (Arayes)

Crispy arayes hide a succulent, Middle Eastern meat filling made with garlic, onions, and Lebanese spices. Make them in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
39 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 195 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Lebanese

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

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Place the ground beef (and or lamb), Lebanese 7 spice, salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a food processor place the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro and pulse until very finely chopped (NOT pureed), scraping down sides of bowl.
  3. Transfer mixture to bowl with the ground meat and mix by hands until evenly combined.
For Fat Version (4)
    Cup of Yum
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Transfer skillet to a 350°F oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until meat registers 155°F.
  4. Serve with optional french fries, tahini yogurt sauce, shirazi salad.
For Thin Version (6)
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve with optional french fries, tahini yogurt sauce, shirazi salad.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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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