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Crispy Lebanese Arayes

Crispy Lebanese Arayes: A Flavorful Journey to Homemade Bliss

Crispy Lebanese Arayes deliver a satisfying crunch and customizable flavors, perfect for dinners or appetizers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Lamb or Mix of Lamb and Beef or substitute with ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Flat-Leaf Parsley chopped, or substitute with cilantro
  • 1 medium Tomato grated or canned
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Assembly
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for brushing on pita
  • 4 pieces Lebanese-Style Pita Breads or gluten-free varieties
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Grated Gruyere Cheese can be omitted
  • 1 jar Rao's Sauce for dipping

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, minced garlic, chopped red onion, grated tomato, and chopped parsley. Add spices and mix thoroughly. Let rest for 30 minutes.
    Crispy Lebanese Arayes
  2. Preheat grill to medium heat and slice pita breads in half to create pockets. Stuff each pocket with the filling, pressing lightly.
    Crispy Lebanese Arayes
  3. Brush the exterior of the stuffed pitas with olive oil evenly to ensure crispiness.
    Crispy Lebanese Arayes
  4. Grill the stuffed pitas for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden and crisp, then flip and grill another 3-4 minutes until meat is cooked through.
    Crispy Lebanese Arayes
  5. Once done, let cool for a minute and slice pita in half for easy handling. Serve warm with yogurt dip or Tabbouleh salad.
    Crispy Lebanese Arayes

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Don't overstuff the pitas. Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor and serve immediately for the best texture.

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