Arayes
Feast your senses on the irresistible flavors of Arayes, a Middle Eastern classic that marries the savory goodness of spiced ground meat with the satisfying crunch of grilled pita bread. This easy-to-make recipe features a mouthwatering filling of ground beef or lamb, aromatic cumin, allspice, fresh parsley, and juicy tomato, creating a perfectly seasoned blend that’s both hearty and fragrant. Stuffed into warm pita pockets and brushed with olive oil, these stuffed breads are grilled to crispy perfection, delivering a delightful combination of textures. Ready in just 35 minutes, Arayes are ideal for a quick family dinner or an impressive appetizer at your next gathering. Enhance the experience by serving them with creamy tahini or velvety hummus for dipping. Perfect for lovers of Middle Eastern cuisine, this recipe brings bold flavors to your table with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 50 grams parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped onion, parsley, tomato, cumin, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
Cut each pita bread in half to form pockets.
Stuff each pita half with about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture, pressing the mixture evenly into the bread.
Brush each side of the stuffed pitas with a little olive oil to help them crisp up during cooking.
Place the stuffed pitas on the preheated grill or skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the meat is cooked through and the bread is golden and crispy.
Remove from heat and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve hot with a side of tahini sauce or hummus for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.0 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 916 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 619 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
