Lebanese Lamb Pita

Tender, spiced ground lamb stuffed into crispy pita pockets and baked to golden perfection, served with a luscious tahini drizzle.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This recipe turns simple ingredients into a standout dinner. Spiced lamb, fresh herbs, and that addictive tahini sauce make every bite irresistible. Fast, flavorful, and perfect for sharing.

Tips and Tricks

• Use fresh herbs for a vibrant, fresh flavor boost.
• Don't overfill the pita to avoid spillage during cooking.
• A cast iron skillet gives a better sear, but any heavy pan works.

Variations

• Swap ground lamb for ground beef or turkey for a leaner option.
• Add finely chopped green chili for extra heat.
• Serve with pickled vegetables for a tangy contrast.

Substitutions

• Olive oil can replace avocado oil for cooking.
• Use store-bought tahini sauce if short on time.
• Gluten-free pita breads can be used for dietary needs.

Best Served With

• Fresh cucumber and tomato salad
• Pickled turnips or radishes
• Crispy fries or roasted potatoes
• Mint tea or light red wine

How to Store Leftovers

• Store leftover arayes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or oven to keep the crust crispy. Tahini sauce can be stored separately for up to 3 days.

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Lebanese Lamb Pita

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Tender, spiced ground lamb stuffed into crispy pita pockets and baked to golden perfection, served with a luscious tahini drizzle.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course: Main Course, Sandwiches

Cuisine: Lebanese, Mediterranean

Calories: 2947

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

For the arayes:

• 1 lb ground lamb
• ½ cup red onion finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
• ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
• ¼ cup mint finely chopped
• 2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the pita:

• 6 pita breads
• 2 tablespoon avocado oil

For the tahini sauce:

• 4 tablespoon tahini
• 4 tablespoon water
• 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Baking Sheet
• Cast iron skillet or heavy pan

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Meanwhile, combine all arayes ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Cut pita breads in half and stuff each with the meat mixture. Slice each half again to make 4 pieces per pita.
3. Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil. Cook arayes on the first side for 5-6 minutes until golden.
4. Flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes more. Transfer skillet or arayes to the oven and bake for 8 minutes.
5. While arayes bake, whisk together all tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.
6. Serve arayes hot, drizzled generously with tahini sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 2947kcalCarbohydrates: 223gProtein: 127gFat: 173gSaturated Fat: 55gPolyunsaturated Fat: 29gMonounsaturated Fat: 77gCholesterol: 346mgSodium: 5174mgPotassium: 2438mgFiber: 18gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4683IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 639mgIron: 21mg

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