Simple Lebanese Arayes Recipe - Tony's Comfort Kitchen

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread is often cheaper.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories, while walnuts are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

Make a paste with onion, parsley, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.

In a bowl, combine minced beef or lamb, garlic paste, cumin powder, paprika, cinnamon powder, chilli powder, pomegranate molasses, and a good pinch of salt.

Cut pitta breads in half and open each pocket gently.

Stuff each pita half with the meat mixture, pressing it inside to fill evenly.

Brush the outside of the stuffed pita with olive oil.

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