Arayes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 430 F (220˚C).

Step 2

Combine all the ingredients, except the tomatoes and the pita bread, and knead the mixture for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the tomatoes and mix well for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Spread a layer of the meat mixture into each pita bread.

Step 5

Brush each pita bread with olive oil on both sides.

Step 6

Arrange the stuffed breads on the oven rack in the center of the oven.

Step 7

Bake at 430 F (220°C) for 20 minutes, turning them halfway through baking so that the arayes are golden and crisp on both sides.

Step 8

Cut each sandwich into 3 or 4 and serve hot, accompanied by a vegetable salad (salata baladi), green salad and labneh.