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Arayes Recipe

Middle Eastern stuffed pita filled with spiced ground beef and pan-fried until crispy
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 475kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Ingredients

  • 4 pitas
  • 1 lb ground beef or Beyond Beef
  • ½ onion grated
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoons 7-spice recipe below
  • 1 teaspoon sumac
  • 1 teaspoon salt use ½ teaspoon if using plant-based
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • Oil for brushing

Lebanese 7-Spice

Instructions

  • Mix all filling ingredients until combined.
  • Cut pitas in half and fill with a thin, even layer of the mixture.
  • Brush outsides with oil.
  • Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet or air fryer to bring back the crisp texture. The microwave works, but the pita will soften.
Pitas won’t open? Microwave them for 15 seconds and gently pull them apart. You can slide a bread knife in to help, but heating them really helps!

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg