Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich Recipe
Vegetarian Reuben Sandwiches are arguably the most famous sandwich in America.
Ingredients
For The Sauerkraut:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 clove garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 pound bag sauerkraut (drained and rinsed)
- 1 sweet apple (peeled, and grated)
- Generous pinch allspice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For The Russian Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce or ketchup
- Dash hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives and/or fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons capers (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
For The Sandwich:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- 12 slices tempeh bacon (optional)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 slices rye bread
- 12 slices dill pickle
- 2 cups Swiss cheese (grated)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
For The Sauerkraut:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in the sauerkraut, apple, and allspice. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 15 minutes or until sauerkraut is tender, lightly browned and all the liquid has evaporated.
For The Russian Dressing:
- To prepare the dressing, combine all the ingredients and refrigerate until needed.
For The Sandwich:
- Preheat the broiler on low. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat and fry the tempeh in batches until it is crispy golden brown, about three minutes. Transfer to a paper towel.
- Spread some butter on 1 side of each slice of bread. Bake 4 pieces, buttered sides down, on foil-lined pans.
- Apply some Russian dressing to the sides that are facing up. Place the pickles, tempeh if using, sauerkraut, and cheese evenly on top.
- Cook the open faced sandwich under the broiler until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Turn off the broiler and remove the baking sheet.
- To finish the sandwiches, spread the rest of the dressing on the uncovered side of the 4 remaining bread slices, then place melted cheese on top, buttered side up.
- Toast sandwich under the broiler, turning once so both sides are golden brown, about 2 minutes total. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal