Vegan Arayes
Discover a fresh twist on Middle Eastern cuisine with these irresistible Vegan Arayes! This plant-based version of the beloved street food swaps the traditional meat filling for a savory chickpea mixture infused with bold spices like cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper, balanced with the brightness of parsley and lemon juice. Packed into warm pita pockets and grilled to golden perfection, these crispy delights are quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Perfect as a hearty snack or an impressive appetizer, Vegan Arayes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser for vegans and non-vegans alike. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a truly satisfying experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g canned chickpeas
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 thin pita breads
- 2 tbsp vegan butter or additional olive oil
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and parsley, and mince the garlic cloves.
Add the chopped onion, parsley, and garlic to the chickpeas.
Add ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Using a fork or potato masher, mash the chickpeas until you have a coarse mixture. It should hold together but still have some texture.
Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice until well combined.
Cut each pita bread in half to form pockets. Gently open each half and fill it with a portion of the chickpea mixture, pressing lightly to flatten a bit.
Brush the outside of each stuffed pita with vegan butter or olive oil to help them grill nicely.
Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium heat. Place the stuffed pita halves onto the pan.
Grill each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and golden.
Repeat the grilling process with all the filled pita halves, then serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.6 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5024 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.1 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1336 mg | 28% | |
*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.
