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Crispy & Juicy Lebanese Arayes

Crispy & Juicy Lebanese Arayes: The Perfect Pita Pleaser

Crispy & Juicy Lebanese Arayes offer a flavorful and customizable beef-stuffed pita experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Use 80/20 for rich flavor
  • 1 cup Parsley Finely chopped
  • Spices (cumin, paprika, salt, pepper) Customize to taste
Pitas
  • Pita Bread Choose thick to prevent tearing
Optional Add-ins
  • Cheese Add mozzarella or Akkawi
  • Vegetarian Option Substitute ground beef with chopped mushrooms and lentils

Equipment

  • grill
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef, 1 cup of finely chopped parsley, and spices. Mix until well combined.
  2. Take pita bread, slice in half to create pockets, and fill with the beef mixture.
  3. Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook stuffed pitas for 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Remove from heat, let rest for a minute and cut for serving. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Can freeze for up to 2 months.

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