Lebanese Meat-Stuffed Pitas (Arayes)

Aarti Sequeira

Recipe courtesy Aarti Sequeira

Show: Aarti PartyEpisode: Beer Snacks

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Total Time:
45 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Yield:
16 Arayes
Level:
Easy
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Directions

Christina Perozzi from beerforchicks.com suggests the Deschutes Black Butte Porter from Bend, Oregon. It looks dark, but it has a light and bright body, nutty and smoky flavors, and a dry finish that will work perfectly with this snack.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 large white onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1/2 small bunch fresh parsley
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small tomato, diced finely
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 pieces pita (whole wheat or regular), cut into quarters
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a food processor, combine the onions, garlic, and parsley until finely minced. Remove to a large bowl and add in the beef, tomato, garam masala, pine nuts, and lemon juice. Season with salt. Mix with your hands until well combined.

Arrange the pita quarters on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Fill each quarter with about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, flattening it out so the filling is even. Brush each quarter on both sides with a little olive oil. Sprinkle salt on top.

Bake for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through. Pitas should be browned and crispy.

SERVES 16

Calories: 111

Total Fat: 5 grams

Saturated Fat: 1 grams

Protein: 48 grams

Total carbohydrates: 10 grams

Sugar: 1 grams

Fiber: 1.5 grams

Cholesterol: 18 milligrams

Sodium: 135 milligrams

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  • on November 08, 2011

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    This was awesome! Super easy to make. Had never cooked with garam masala before so I didn't know the spice level, would definitely use a little more next time to add more yummy flavor. Very similar in taste to Lebanese meat pies but so much easier! This is going into my favorites!

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  • on August 14, 2011

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    I made these tonight...Meat was very tender and tangy, reminded me of gyros..The bottom piece of pita was pretty moist and soggy from the drippings. We added salsa and sour cream...Delicious, flavorful, yummm! Will make again, but will cook meat separate and place on after cooked..

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  • on August 11, 2011

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    Aarti, these are amazing. I am so happy you shared this recipe. I first tried these at a Lebanese restaurant that we moved away from and have been craving them ever since. These taste just like them!!! I followed the recipe and they came out perfect! I served them with rice and fattoush as well as homemade hummus, I can't wait to make them again!

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