Heart-Healthy Arayes
Brighten up your mealtime with these *Heart-Healthy Arayes*, a nutritious twist on a classic Middle Eastern delight. Made with whole wheat pita pockets stuffed with a flavorful blend of lean ground turkey, finely chopped red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, and fresh parsley, this recipe brings together wholesome ingredients and bold spices like cumin and coriander for an irresistible bite. Baked to golden perfection with a light brush of olive oil, these arayes are a low-fat, high-protein option that’s both satisfying and heart-smart. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re perfect for a quick dinner, a healthy snack, or meal prep. Serve warm with a side salad or a creamy yogurt dip for a complete and balanced meal that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re cooking for family, friends, or yourself, these baked arayes are as delicious as they are good for you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces whole wheat pita bread
- 250 grams lean ground turkey
- 1 small red onion
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Finely chop the red onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Coarsely chop the fresh parsley.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, parsley, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt.
Add one tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice to the mixture and mix thoroughly until well combined.
Cut each pita bread in half to form two pockets.
Stuff each pita pocket with the turkey mixture, pressing gently to spread the filling evenly.
Lightly brush the outside of each filled pita with the remaining olive oil to help them crisp while baking.
Place the stuffed pita halves on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and golden brown, and the meat is cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve the heart-healthy arayes warm, ideally with a side salad or a yogurt dip for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.8 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 2380 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.3 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 77.4 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1775 mg | 38% | |
*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.
