Answer:

falafel

Answer	Crossword Clue
FALAFEL	Pita filling
FALAFEL	Middle Eastern ground-vegetable appetizer
FALAFEL	Mideast appetizer

FALAFEL	What tahini often tops
FALAFEL	Mideast nosh
FALAFEL	Pita sandwich with mashed chickpeas
FALAFEL	Pita accompaniment
FALAFEL	Balls in a pocket
FALAFEL	Food with an unfortunate-sounding last two syllables