Crispy Lebanese Arayes
A delightful blend of spiced meat wrapped in crispy pita bread, perfect for dinner or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pita bread
- Ground lamb or beef
- Onion, finely chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Spices (cumin, paprika, allspice)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven or grill to medium heat.
- Mix the filling: combine the ground meat, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, allspice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Prepare the pita pockets by cutting the pita bread in half.
- Fill each pita pocket with the seasoned meat mixture.
- Brush the outside of each filled pita with olive oil.
- Bake or grill for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
These arayes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to three days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://thestationrecipes.com/crispy-lebanese-arayes-recipe/