Grilled Lamb Pita Arayes
Delicious grilled stuffed pitas filled with seasoned ground lamb and fresh herbs, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 4 pita bread
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp allspice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Mix together ground lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, and spices in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stuff the pita bread generously with the lamb mixture.
- Brush the outside of the stuffed pita with olive oil.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the stuffed pitas on the grill, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side until crispy and cooked through.
- Serve hot, optionally with tahini sauce or yogurt.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure lamb reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Customize spices to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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