Dairy-Free Arayes
Elevate your snack or dinner game with these irresistible Dairy-Free Arayes—crispy, golden pita pockets stuffed with a flavorful blend of ground lamb or beef, aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, and fresh herbs. Perfectly seasoned and optionally dotted with toasted pine nuts for added crunch, this Middle Eastern-inspired recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep and offers a beautifully quick 15-minute cook time. Grilled to perfection and served warm, these wholesome, dairy-free delights are an excellent option for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a satisfying main course. Add a garnish of fresh parsley for a burst of color, and enjoy them as a standalone dish or pair with a bright tahini sauce for extra flavor. Ideal for weeknight dinners, entertaining, or meal prepping, these Dairy-Free Arayes are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 30 grams, chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large pita bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 small, finely chopped tomatoes
- 30 grams, toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef, finely chopped onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chopped tomatoes and pine nuts (if using) to the meat mixture, and mix until well combined.
Cut each pita bread in half to create pockets and evenly distribute the meat mixture among the pita halves, pressing lightly to ensure the mixture adheres to the bread.
Heat a large grill pan or skillet over medium heat and brush with olive oil.
Place the stuffed pita halves in the pan, cut side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
Flip the arayes, and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes until the meat is fully cooked and the bread is crispy.
Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and cut each half into wedges.
Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.6 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.0 g | 225% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 3698 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 111.4 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 2186 mg | 47% | |
*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.
