Arayes – Lebanese Stuffed Pita with Spiced Meat
Arayes, a beloved Lebanese dish, features crispy pita pockets generously filled with spiced ground meat, delivering a delightful explosion of flavor in every bite. Infused with warm Middle Eastern spices, this versatile dish is perfect for any gathering, whether a casual family dinner or a festive celebration. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, Arayes promises to impress your guests while offering a taste of authentic Lebanese cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 thick pita breads
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat with chopped onion, parsley, cinnamon, allspice, and cumin; mix well.
- Cut pita breads in half and generously stuff each half with the meat mixture.
- Brush both sides of stuffed pitas with olive oil.
- Grill for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg