Vegetarian Arayes
Elevate your snacking game with these irresistible Vegetarian Arayes — a Middle Eastern-inspired delight packed with vibrant, wholesome flavors! In this recipe, soft pita bread is stuffed with a hearty chickpea filling infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, alongside fresh ingredients like red onion, tomatoes, parsley, and garlic. Brushed with olive oil and baked to golden perfection, these crispy pita pockets offer a healthy and satisfying twist on traditional arayes. Ready in just 35 minutes, they make the perfect appetizer, light meal, or party snack when served warm with tahini or yogurt dip. Embrace the delicious union of textures and flavors while keeping it entirely vegetarian!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large pita bread
- 1 cup Chickpeas
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 1 cup Tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Parsley
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Place them in a food processor.
Add the red onion, tomatoes, parsley, and garlic to the food processor.
Add cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.
Pulse the mixture until it forms a chunky yet cohesive texture. Do not over-process.
Cut each large pita bread in half to form two pockets.
Fill each pita pocket with the prepared chickpea mixture, gently pressing the filling in to distribute evenly.
Brush the outside of each stuffed pita with olive oil on both sides.
Place the stuffed pitas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until the pitas are crispy and golden brown.
Remove from oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with a side of tahini sauce or yogurt dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.6 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2517 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.6 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.0 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1690 mg | 36% | |
*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.
