• 1 lb. tempeh, diced
• 2/3 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. lemon juice
• 2 Tbs. tamari
• 2/3 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup celery, minced
• 1/2 red onion, minced
• 6 scallions, minced
• 2 cups carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 whole wheat pitas

Place tempeh cubes in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover pan and steam 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and chill. Combine next 4 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously and chill. Combine remaining ingredients, except pita bread, and toss together with tempeh and dressing. Chill until ready to serve with pita bread.

Per serving: calories 847, fat 45.4g, 45% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 43.4g, carbohydrates 81.3g, fiber 21.5g, sugar 11.1g, sodium 860mg, diet points 16.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 2.5, Fruit: 0.1, Bread: 3.5, Lean meat: 3.1, Fat: 7.3, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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