Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pita breads (preferably pocket-style)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
- Optional: 1/2 cup pine nuts or toasted almonds (for added crunch)
- Optional: 1/4 cup tahini or yogurt (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat with finely chopped onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic powder, allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Stuff the Pita: Cut each pita bread into halves or quarters. Gently open each pita and stuff with the seasoned meat mixture, pressing the filling down so it fits snugly.
- Grill the Arayes: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the outside of each stuffed pita with olive oil. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the pita is golden brown and the meat is fully cooked. If desired, you can press down gently with a spatula to ensure even grilling.
- Serve: Once grilled, remove the Arayes from the heat and allow them to rest for a minute. Serve with your choice of dipping sauce, such as tahini or yogurt, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add chili flakes or finely chopped fresh chili to the meat mixture.
- You can substitute lamb for beef or use a mixture of both for a richer flavor.
- Arayes can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a toaster oven or grill for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Arayes
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20g