Pick Falafel Burgers to Top Your Pita

If theres one thing I really love in life, its a good falafel pita. Spicy, hot and filling, those little fried chickpea patties never fail to please. My absolute favorite falafel pitas can be found at a tiny stand in the Marais District of Paris, but since Im not in France very often, I instead make due with what I have in my own kitchen. These falafel burgers are a snap to make and since theyre pan seared instead of deep fried, they dont have all the fat grams that normal falafels would have. Theyre full of protein and flavor from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and spices and make a filling and delicious lunch when stuffed in a warm whole-wheat pita and drizzled with a garlicky tahini sauce. I also love to crumble these burgers over a big salad topped with feta cheese, hot sauce and more tahini. Leftovers freeze beautifully and can be quickly thawed out for a meal on the fly.

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Jenna Weber is half of the Fresh Tastes blog team. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008 and, since then, has worked as a pastry chef, bread baker and freelance food editor. Currently, Jenna blogs full-time on EatLiveRun.com where her delicious daily recipes and quirky culinary musings appeal to thousands. She lives in Northern California and, when not in the kitchen, can usually be found on her yoga mat.