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Tempeh Reuben

Tempeh Reuben

American
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24 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

24 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

520 kcalper person
Protein 22g
Carbs 44g
Fats 30g

About this dish

Pan-fried tempeh, melted vegan cheese and sauerkraut griddled between slices of rye with a tangy Russian-style dressing — a plant-based take on the deli institution.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs

  • Vegan cheddar-style cheeseslices8
  • Vegan buttersoftened30 g

Plant Proteins

  • Tempehthinly sliced320 g

Tins & Jars

  • Sauerkrautdrained200 g

Dried Goods

  • Rye breadslices8

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegan mayonnaise60 g
  • ketchup2 tbsp
  • Sweet pickle relish1 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil1 tbsp

Utensils

  • Frying pan
  • Griddle pan
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Stir the vegan mayonnaise, ketchup and sweet pickle relish together to make the dressing.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the tempeh slices for 3 minutes on each side until browned.

Approx. 6 minutes
3

Warm the sauerkraut in a small pan over medium heat for 3 minutes, then drain well.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

Spread the dressing on four slices of rye bread, then layer with the tempeh, vegan cheese and warmed sauerkraut, and top with the remaining bread.

Approx. 5 minutes
5

Spread the vegan butter on the outside of each sandwich and griddle over medium heat for 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and the cheese has melted.

Approx. 6 minutes
6

Cut in half and serve immediately while hot.

Approx. 1 minute