High Protein Arayes Lamb and Cheese
Elevate your mealtime with these irresistible High Protein Arayes Lamb and Cheese—a Middle Eastern-inspired recipe that combines savory, seasoned ground lamb and creamy feta cheese, stuffed into crisped pita pockets. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, and brightened with fresh parsley and garlic, each bite offers a flavorful, protein-packed experience. Perfectly grilled to golden perfection, these arayes are easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, making them an ideal meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these delicious stuffed pitas with a refreshing yogurt dipping sauce or a crisp salad for a satisfying and well-rounded dish. Great for anyone looking for quick, filling, and flavorful high-protein meal options!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground lamb
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, chopped onion, parsley, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and gently fold it into the lamb mixture until well incorporated.
Cut each pita bread in half to create a pocket. Stuff each pita half with an even amount of the lamb and cheese mixture, using your hand or a spoon to spread it throughout the pocket.
Brush both sides of the stuffed pita pockets with olive oil.
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the stuffed pitas on the grill pan.
Grill each side for about 5-6 minutes or until the bread is crispy and the lamb mixture is cooked through, taking care not to burn the outside.
Once cooked, remove the arayes from the grill and let them rest for a minute.
Cut each piece in half and serve immediately, optionally accompanied by a side of yogurt dipping sauce or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.2 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.8 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 569 mg | 190% | |
| Sodium | 6481 mg | 282% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.4 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 166.0 g | 332% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1000 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 27.4 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 3568 mg | 76% | |
*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.
