Arayes (Grilled Meat Pita)
Crisp, charred pita holds a fragrant, spiced meat filling—juicy inside with a smoky exterior—served simply with lemon. A quick, satisfying street-food favorite you can reproduce on a grill or stovetop.
1 lb ground lamb
4 pita, medium, split to form pockets
1 onion, finely grated or very finely chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp paprika
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 tsp sumac
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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