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Vegan Tempeh Reubens

Thinly sliced tempeh simmered in a flavorful broth makes a great sandwich “meat” in this deli classic.

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Thinly sliced tempeh simmered in a flavorful broth makes a great sandwich “meat” in this deli classic.

Servings
8

Ingredients

Seasoned tempeh

  • 1/4 cup Bragg Liquid Aminos
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, sliced

Thousand island dressing

  • 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbs. relish
  • 2 Tbs. ketchup

Sandwiches

  • 16 slices rye bread
  • 5 oz. vegan Monterey Jack cheese, sliced
  • 2 cups sauerkraut

Preparation

To prepare Seasoned Tempeh:

Combine liquid aminos, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and 2 cups water in saucepan over medium heat. Add tempeh slices, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes. Cover, and let tempeh cool in broth.

To make Thousand Island Dressing:

Stir together mayonnaise, relish, and ketchup in small bowl.

To make Sandwiches:

Toast 8 slices bread. Set aside. Drain tempeh, and discard liquid, onion, garlic, and bay leaf. Place 3 slices tempeh on each slice of remaining bread. Top with cheese slices. Toast or broil 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

Top each sandwich with 1/4 cup sauerkraut. Spread toasted bread slices with Thousand Island Dressing. Place tops on sandwiches, and slice in half.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 276
  • Carbohydrate Content 33 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 9 g
  • Fiber Content 6 g
  • Protein Content 14 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 1 g
  • Sodium Content 971 mg
  • Sugar Content 5 g