Lunch

Arayes

Lebanese style meat stuffed into a pita bread.

Nutrition facts (per serving)
Calories
296
Protein
24
g
Fats
13
g
Carbs
19
g
Ingredients
Serving
Unit
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Conversion Chart
100
g
ground beef or lamb
1
small pita bread
0.5
small onion, finely chopped
10
g
parsley, finely chopped
0.5
tsp
ground cumin
0.5
tsp
paprika
0.25
tsp
ground cinnamon
Instructions

Step 1/4

Prepare Meat Mixture

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix together ground beef or lamb, chopped onion, chopped parsley, ground cumin, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Beef mixture for healthy arayes recipe in a glass bowl

Step 2/4

Stuff Pitas

Cut the pita bread in half to form two semi-circles. Open each half to create pockets and stuff each one with the meat mixture, pressing it down gently to ensure the pockets are evenly filled.

Step 3/4

Bake

Lightly coat both sides of each stuffed pita with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the pitas are golden and crispy.

Step 4/4

Serve

Remove the stuffed pitas from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Optionally, serve with tahini sauce, hummus, or yogurt sauce for dipping.

Meal benefits
Source of antioxidants to reduce inflammation
Source of iron to reduce fatigue