Arayes with Lentils (39G Protein)

Name: Arayes with Lentils (39G Protein)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: For the lentil kofta filling:; • 2 ¼ cups cooked lentils or 1 cup dry lentils, cooked (green, brown, black, or Puy French lentils); • 1 yellow onion; • 7 cloves garlic minced; • 2 tablespoons tomato paste; • ⅓ cup chopped parsley; • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro or mint; • 2 teaspoons cumin; • 2 teaspoons paprika; • 1 teaspoon cinnamon; • 1 teaspoon black pepper; • ¾ teaspoon allspice; • Salt to taste; • 2 to 4 tablespoons oat flour or pea protein; • Drizzle olive oil, optional; For the Tahini Sauce:; • ½ cup unsweetened Greek-style yogurt or plain yogurt; • 3 tablespoons tahini; • 1 small lemon juice; • ¼ cup chopped cilantro or mint; • ¼ cup chopped parsley; • 1 teaspoon cumin; • ½ teaspoon paprika or to tase; • Salt and black pepper to taste; For serving:; • 4 small pitas

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

These Arayes are my plant-based take on the classic ground beef Lebanese stuffed pita. Made with a seasoned lentil kofta filling, then pan fried or baked until crispy. Paired with a creamy herby tahini sauce that pulls everything together. Think comfort food energy, but fiber-forward and protein-rich.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:27:30 GMT