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Arayes Stuffed Pita

Arayes Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 4 pita breads (about 8-inch)
  • Olive oil, for brushing

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Slice each pita bread around its circumference to split it into two thin rounds; you will have 8 rounds.
  3. Spread about ¼ cup of filling onto one round, top with another, and press flat so the meat spreads evenly to the edges.
  4. Cook in an oiled skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing with a spatula, until deep golden and crisp. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

For a freezer-friendly option, assemble the arayes without cooking and freeze them individually wrapped. Cook straight from frozen, adding an extra 2 to 3 minutes per side.