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Vegan Reuben Sandwich with Tempeh

A vegan reuben with tempeh, sauerkraut and rye bread

This vegan Reuben sandwich is a great way to showcase homemade fermented foods.  Pretty much everything in it is fermented. The sauerkraut, rye bread, tempeh… it’s all fermented!

A Fermenting Foodie Sandwich

I’m hoping that this simple sandwich will encourage you to try making some of your own fermented foods!

  • Sauerkraut is a very easy ferment for beginners. All it takes is cabbage, salt and patience.
  • Dijon mustard and probiotic ketchup are both good for getting a bit more probiotics into your diet.
  • Sourdough rye is a no-kneed bread that has an amazing flavour.
  • Tempeh is definitely more advanced ferment, but it’s still very fun to make! Why not try something new?
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Vegan Reuben Sandwich

A vegan reuben sandwich - the ultimate fermenting foodies sandwich

This Reuben is the ultimate fermented sandwich.  Everything in it is fermented! The sauerkraut, rye bread, tempeh. It’s also amazingly satisfying and delicious.

  • Author: Emillie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
  • Category: Lunch
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

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Russian Dressing

  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp finely chopped onion.

Sandwich

  • 8 slices of rye bread
  • 1/2 cup sauerkraut (drained)
  • 4 slices of vegan cheese
  • 4 thinly sliced tempeh (about 1/4″)
  • 2 tbsp Earth Balance Butter

Instructions

  • Mix together the ingredients for the Russian dressing in a small bowl.
  • Lay out two pieces of bread for each sandwich on a cookie sheet, and toast under the broiler until they are just starting to brown.
  • Spread a thin layer of Russian dressing on each slice of bread (top and bottom slices) .
  • Cover the bottom slice of bread with a slice of tempeh, followed by 2 tbsp of sauerkraut, and top with a slice of cheese.
  • Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese, then butter the top of the sandwich.
  • Broil on low until the bread is well toasted.
  • Serve immediately with a large fermented dill pickle and a handful of potato chips.

Notes

  • Swiss cheese is traditional in a Reuben sandwich, so if you’re a vegetarian feel free to replace the vegan cheese with Swiss cheese, and the margarine for butter.
  • I’ve included my favourite vegan alternatives in the recipe above, however, feel free to replace them with your favourites.

Keywords: vegan, vegetarian, probiotic, easy, snack, dinner, summer, fall,

Filed Under: Main DishesTagged With: Bread, Rye, Sauerkraut, Tempeh

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