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A hand holding 4 juicy pockets of ground beef stuffed pitas with cherry tomatoes and vibrant green parsley in the background

Low Carb Arayes

Fatimah
Low Carb Arayes is a guilt-free take on traditional Palestinian meat-stuffed pitas. It is an easy and wholesome main dish ideal for low carb diet. This smart culinary creation spares the authentic taste and crunchiness of the traditional pita pockets!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern, Palestinian
Servings 8 Half Pitas
Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 Joseph's 60 calorie pita or any low calorie pita/ low carb tortilla
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 2 large aroma tomatoes
  • ½ bell pepper
  • ⅓ jalapeno optional
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Seasonings

  • 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper
  • 2 teaspoons 7 spice
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Add the vegetables to a food processor and process until chunky.
  • Add the vegetable blend to a bowl along with the beef and all the seasonings.
  • Cut the pita breads in half to create two half pockets per pita.
  • Stuff the meat mixture equally among all eight.
  • lay them flat on a baking sheet and spray with olive oil lightly on both sides. Air fry at 400 for 10-14 minutes flipping halfway through. Or, bake at 425 degrees F until crispy for about 8-12 minutes depending on your oven.

Notes

  • Make sure to use baking soda. It is a crucial ingredient to add to the filling. Since it helps the beef retain moisture because it has a low fat content.
  • If you like a kick of heat, you can add Jalapeño pepper. This step is totally optional.
  • Low carb pitas are used in this recipe. however you can opt for low carb tortillas too.
  • This recipe is the healthier version of the traditional one. Therefore, do not drizzle olive oil, instead spray some over the pitas before cooking.
  • You can choose to prepare the stuffing ahead of time in order to allow the flavors to meld.
  • You can either choose to add freshly chopped parsley or dried parsley. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 half pitaCalories: 110kcal
Keyword healthy meat stuffed pitas, light and tasty arayes, low carb arayes
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