Vegan Arayes

Savor the bold, Middle Eastern-inspired flavors of Vegan Arayes—an irresistible plant-based twist on the classic street food dish. These crispy, golden pita pockets are generously filled with a savory chickpea mixture infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and a hint of cayenne for subtle heat. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, this recipe is perfect for quick, satisfying meals or impressing guests at dinner parties. The chickpea filling is mashed to a delightful texture, bound together with zesty lemon juice and fragrant parsley, creating a hearty, protein-packed snack or entrée. Grilled to perfection with a touch of vegan butter or olive oil, these handheld delights pair wonderfully with tahini sauce, fresh salads, or a side of pickles for a wholesome, flavor-packed experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g canned chickpeas
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 thin pita breads
• 2 tbsp vegan butter or additional olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly, then place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the red onion and parsley, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion, parsley, and garlic to the chickpeas.

Step 4

Add ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 5

Using a fork or potato masher, mash the chickpeas until you have a coarse mixture. It should hold together but still have some texture.

Step 6

Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice until well combined.

Step 7

Cut each pita bread in half to form pockets. Gently open each half and fill it with a portion of the chickpea mixture, pressing lightly to flatten a bit.

Step 8

Brush the outside of each stuffed pita with vegan butter or olive oil to help them grill nicely.

Step 9

Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium heat. Place the stuffed pita halves onto the pan.

Step 10

Grill each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is crispy and golden.

Step 11

Repeat the grilling process with all the filled pita halves, then serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(854.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1542.5

Total Fat 63.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5024.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.1g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 41.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 326.6mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 1336.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 52.8%