How To make Spicy Pittas

Lebanese Arayes | Meat Stuffed Pitas

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Quick and easy to make, these Lebanese meat stuffed pitas are one delicious recipe! These beef arayes are ready to enjoy in minutes and every bite is truly tasty!

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Arayes - Lebanese Meat Stuffed Pitas!

Meet my current obsession - Arayes! Pita pockets stuffed with seasoned meat kofta filling, then pan fried until crispy. Think - Lebanese quesadillas. Enjoy for dinner or pass them around as an appetiser. Easy and fun to make!

RECIPE ⬇️⬇️⬇️ or PRINT:

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ARAYES - Lebanese meat stuffed crispy pita {Makes 10 halves}

5 pita bread, the thin pocket type, ~15cm/6 diameter (250g/8oz pack), cut in half*
Olive oil spray (or brush with olive oil)
SPICED MEAT FILLING:
1/2 onion, grated using box grater
500g/ 1 lb lamb or beef mince (ground meat)
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, optional
3 tsp EACH coriander, cumin
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (sub plain paprika)
3/4 tsp ground allspice (sub mixed spice)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (reduce/omit for less spicy)
1 1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt
WHIPPED TAHINI YOGURT SAUCE:
1 cup plain yogurt (250g), 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 garlic clove finely grated, 1/2 tsp cooking/kosher salt

1. Mix filling ingredients. Divide into 10 portions, flatten into thin semi-circle about the shape of a pita half. Stuff inside pita, enclose, press to spread to edges. (If pita is tearing, microwave 15 sec then use butter knife to split).
2. Spray with oil, pan fry on medium high 2 min each side until crispy and meat is cooked. Keep cooked ones warm in 50C/120F oven on rack. Serve with sauce!
3. Sauce: Whisk to mostly combine then microwave 20 sec on high. Whisk again – should be like soft whipped cream. Serve slightly warm or at room temp.

* Can use 2 to 3 x large Lebanese bread instead, then once cooked cut into large pieces. Flatbreads (like tortillas) – spread meat on half, fold over then cook like quesadillas!

Easy grilled meat Pita Pockets - Lebanese Arayes with a spiced meat filling

Lebanese Arayes are pita pockets that take 20 minutes to make and grill. They have a tender and delicious spiced meat filling that makes for a great treat. I'll show you how to make the filling and what kind of bread to use.
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Preparing the meat filling
03:37 Preparing bread and stuffing the Arayes
05:40 Cooking the Arayes
06:26 Presentation and taste test
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Ingredients:
5-6 Flat breads (pita or Lebanese bread
500g (1lb) Minced Beef (or you can use lamb)
30g (1oz)Parsley
1 Medium brown onions
1-2 Garlic Cloves
1 1/2 Tbsp Pomegranate Molasses
1-2 Tbsp oil + more
1 Tsp salt
1/2 Tsp Boharat
1/4 Tsp pepper
1/4 Tsp Cayenne
1/8 Tsp Cinnamon
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Directions:

To make the meat filling:
1. Add your Onion and parsley to a food processor or blender, and process till very finely chopped
2. Combine meat and remaining ingredients (apart from the bread) in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly until well combined
3. Cook a small piece of the meat in a pan and taste for seasoning. Adjust if necessary

To prepare the Arayes:
1. For the pita, microwave the bread for 30 seconds and then slice into pockets or quarters
a. If using Lebanese bread there is no need to microwave
2. Use a knife to pry both sides of the bread apart till a pocket has formed
3. Add a few tablespoons of the meat filling to each pocket and massage to the edges of the bread. Aim to have the Pita about 1cm (1/3in) thick, or 1/2cm (1/6in) thick for the Lebanese bread. Stuff the bread pieces till you have used up the meat mixture
4. Use a brush to oil both sides of the bread generously with olive oil

To cook the Arayes:
1. Preheat a grill pan on medium high heat and when ready add your Arayes to the pan
2. Grill for 4 minutes (3 for Lebanese bread) and then flip once they start to sizzle
3. Cook for a further 4 (or 3) minutes and then remove from the pan

Prepare a simple chopped parsley and onion salad and serve the Arayes.
Enjoy!

Recipe Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas for Two Recipe

Recipe - Spicy Chicken Tomato Pitas for Two Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
●TOMATO RELISH:
●2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
●1/4 cup chopped onion
●2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
●2 tablespoons lemon juice
●1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
●1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
●1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
●1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
●CHICKEN PITAS:
●1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
●1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
●3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
●3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
●1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
●1/8 teaspoon salt
●2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each )
●4 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Chicken in pitta bread || Quick and easy recipe

Hey guys, I know my editing skills aren't that great but hope that isn't too much of an issue, it is my first video :)

This is an easy recipe for anyone who wants to make something easy and quick and haven't got much time on their hands or even for anyone that wants to try this out!

What you will need:

-2 cloves of garlic
-mixed herbs, enough to cover the chicken pieces
-paprika 1/2 tsp
-cumin 1/4 tsp
-salt to taste
-sprinkle of pepper
-lemon juice 2 tsp
-1 pitta bread
-chilli powder/chilli flakes depending on how spicy you want it, I used half a teaspoon
-onion (optional)
-splash of tomato ketchup

& salad/sauces of your choice to add inside your pitta bread at the end

Hope you enjoy ❤️