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The Magical Tempeh Reuben!

Rebecca Weller - Vegan Sparkles
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients
  

For 6 sandwiches:

  • 12 slices Bread rye is traditional but I like gluten-free multi-grain
  • 2 large Tomatoes sliced
  • 1 packet of Non-dairy Cheese I like Notzarella or Vegusto, sliced
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut

Marinated Tempeh

  • 1 packet Tempeh
  • 1/2 cup Apple Juice unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp Agave Nectar
  • 1/4 cup Tamari / Soy Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 small piece Ginger finely chopped

Russian Dressing

  • 1/2 cup Pine Nuts blended with 1/2 cup Water until smooth and creamy
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Splash of Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 Lemon juiced
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp Mustard I like American because it's sweeter, but French would be good too
  • 3 tbsp Ketchup / Tomato Sauce
  • Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
  • Pinch of Cracked Black Pepper and Sea Salt
  • 2 tbsp chopped Brown Onion

Caramelised Onions

  • 2 large Brown Onions sliced (minus 2tbsp used in the Russian dressing)
  • Splash of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Pinch of Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 180C/350F.
  • Cut tempeh in half horizontally to create two large, thin sheets.  Cut each sheet into 6 even pieces.
  • Place tempeh pieces in a single layer in a baking dish and cover evenly with the marinade ingredients.  Place baking dish in the oven and allow to bake for 30 minutes or so.
  • Slice onions and throw them into a saucepan with the oil and salt.  Slowly cook over a low-medium heat until caramelised and golden brown (about 20 minutes).
  • Combine all Russian dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Place bread slices under the grill and toast one side until golden.  Flip bread over, place cheese on top of each slice and grill until cheese melts.
  • Remove from grill and place a generous dollop of Russian dressing on each cheesy toast slice.
  • On 6 of the bread slices, assemble sandwich by placing two pieces of tempeh on each bread slice, topped with a slice or two of tomato, a large dollop of sauerkraut and caramelised onions.
  • Top with another cheesy toast slice and wrap your laughing gear around it!