Arayes (Middle Eastern Stuffed Pita)
If you’re craving a taste of Middle Eastern cuisine, look no further than Arayes—deliciously stuffed pita pockets filled with spiced ground beef and grilled or baked to crispy perfection. These flavorful pitas are not only quick to prepare but also make for a satisfying meal that will delight both family and friends. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, Arayes can be served with refreshing yogurt dip or tahini sauce for an added touch. With their hearty filling and crispy exterior, these stuffed pitas promise to impress your guests while being easy enough for anyone to make at home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon seven spice (or allspice)
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- Olive oil (for brushing and cooking)
- 4 round pitas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking.
- Finely chop the garlic, onion, and parsley, or pulse in a food processor.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with chopped vegetables, salt, spices, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil until well combined.
- Cut each pita in half and open to form pockets. Stuff each with about 1.5–2 tablespoons of the meat mixture.
- Brush the outside of each stuffed pita with olive oil before baking or grilling until crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg