Lebanese Arayes: Crispy Pita Filled with Spiced Meat
Lebanese Arayes: Crispy Pita Filled with Spiced Meat brings together juicy, warmly spiced ground meat tucked into pita and pan-fried until the exterior turns shatteringly crisp. The tahini-yogurt sauce adds garlicky brightness and a gentle tang that balances the rich, fragrant filling. Serve hot for dinner or as a shareable appetizer at gatherings, with lemon wedges for a fresh finish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lebanese Arayes: Crispy Pita Filled with Spiced Meat, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the meat in a bowl and sprinkle with the parsley, minced garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, allspice, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a fork or your hands until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
- 2
For the sauce, combine the tahini, lemon juice, and water in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on High until very hot, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Transfer to a bowl with the yogurt, grated garlic, a pinch of cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk until smooth and airy, then refrigerate until needed.
- 4
Cut each pita in half and carefully open them without tearing the edges. To make opening easier, you can warm the pitas in a dry pan to soften them.
- 5
Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and place one portion into each pita half. Gently press and squeeze the pita to spread the meat in an even layer all the way to the cut edge.
- 6
Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook each stuffed pita until the meat is cooked through and the bread is well browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve hot with the sauce on the side.
- Calories 550.96 kcal High 28%
- Protein 20.28 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 37.75 g 14%
- Total Fat 33.23 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 11.39 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.19 mg High 21%
- Sodium 259.41 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.76 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 217.2 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 3.83 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 187.43 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 26.34 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 21.67 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lebanese Arayes: Crispy Pita Filled with Spiced Meat is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 550.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lebanese Arayes: Crispy Pita Filled with Spiced Meat made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lebanese Arayes: Crispy Pita Filled with Spiced Meat?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 550.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lebanese Arayes: Crispy Pita Filled with Spiced Meat easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lebanese Arayes: Crispy Pita Filled with Spiced Meat healthy?
- Lebanese Arayes: Crispy Pita Filled with Spiced Meat has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 550.96 calories and 20.28 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 259.41 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.39 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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