Arayes Mini Meat Calzones Recipe

Experience the irresistible flavors of the Middle East with these mini meat calzones! These savory pastries are bursting with a delicious blend of spiced lamb, fresh herbs, and toasted pine nuts. Perfect as a mezze, starter, or a delightful snack, they're best served warm with hummus, a vibrant Arabic salad, or tangy pickles. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make recipe! (Baharat spice mix recipe #224763)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 515.4 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Arayes Mini Meat Calzones

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How to Make Arayes Mini Meat Calzones

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped tomato, 2 cloves crushed garlic, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp baharat spice mix (recipe #224763), 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Cut a loaf of pita bread (or similar flatbread) into 8 quarters.
  4. Open each pita quarter and spread a generous tablespoon of the lamb mixture onto one half. Fold the other half over to create a half-moon shape and gently press the edges to seal.
  5. Brush both sides of each calzone with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  6. Arrange the calzones on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes in the center of the oven, flipping them halfway through (at 15 minutes).
  7. Serve warm with hummus, your favorite Arabic salad, and/or pickles.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

70g

Carbs

2g

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