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Reuben Sandwich

reuben sandwich recipe
A classic sandwich made vegan! Recipe includes a tasty Russian dressing, integral to any Reuben Sandwich.

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
 2 slices rye bread
 ¼ cup well-drained sauerkraut, or more to taste
 2 slices tomato
 3 slices Lightlife Smart Bacon or Fakin’ Bacon Tempeh Strips
 2 slices of vegan cheese (like smoked Gouda) or dairy cheese (such as Swiss or Havarti)
 Butter (vegan or dairy)
Russian Dressing
 1 cup eggless mayonnaise
 ¼ cup bottled chili sauce
 1 tablespoon dill relish
 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
 1 tablespoon minced fresh onion

Instructions

1

Stir all dressing ingredients together. Set aside.

2

Spread amount of mustard desired on each slice of bread. On one slice, arrange the remaining ingredients over mustard. Top with other slice, mustard-side down.

3

Butter the outside of the sandwich. Cook in a preheated panini grill, or cook in a skillet over medium-low heat until golden on one side. Flip and cook until second side is lightly browned and cheese is well melted.

4

Serve with Russian dressing on the side. Use about 1 tablespoon per sandwich.

Serves 1

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Ingredients

 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
 2 slices rye bread
 ¼ cup well-drained sauerkraut, or more to taste
 2 slices tomato
 3 slices Lightlife Smart Bacon or Fakin’ Bacon Tempeh Strips
 2 slices of vegan cheese (like smoked Gouda) or dairy cheese (such as Swiss or Havarti)
 Butter (vegan or dairy)
Russian Dressing
 1 cup eggless mayonnaise
 ¼ cup bottled chili sauce
 1 tablespoon dill relish
 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
 1 tablespoon minced fresh onion

Directions

1

Stir all dressing ingredients together. Set aside.

2

Spread amount of mustard desired on each slice of bread. On one slice, arrange the remaining ingredients over mustard. Top with other slice, mustard-side down.

3

Butter the outside of the sandwich. Cook in a preheated panini grill, or cook in a skillet over medium-low heat until golden on one side. Flip and cook until second side is lightly browned and cheese is well melted.

4

Serve with Russian dressing on the side. Use about 1 tablespoon per sandwich.

Serves 1

Reuben Sandwich