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VEGAN TOFU REUBEN
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Tofu Reuben Sandwich

3.50 from 4 votes
Ever since switching to a vegan diet, I have searched for the perfect Vegan Reuben.  If someone has it on the menu, I'm ordering it.  So now we've made our own and it is delicious. The Thousand Island Dressing is amazing with the Sauerkraut and seasoned Tofu. Give it a try and let us now what you think!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 366
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spice Rub
  • 1 tsp Celery Seeds ground
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper cracked
  • ½ tsp Garlic granulated
  • ½ tsp Ginger ground
  • ⅛ tsp Cardamom ground
  • 1 tsp Mushroom Powder
  • ¼ tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp Cane Sugar
  • ⅛ tsp Allspice ground
  • ½ tsp Mustard Powder
  • 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for the baking sheet)
For the Reuben
  • 1 Package Tofu Firm
  • 4 pieces Rye Bread Sliced
  • 6-8 Tbsp 1000 Island Dressing See Recipe
  • Sauerkraut See Recipe
  • 3-4 Tbsp Vegan Butter room temp

Method
 

Making Quick Tofu “Corned Beef”
    Note: This is a very loose interpretation of “Corned Beef” made with tofu. It is meant to be a fast sandwich that does not take a lot to pull together.
    1. Combine all of the spice rub seasoning ingredients, mix to evenly incorporate.
    2. Press the tofu for 5 minutes.
    3. Slice the tofu into 8 thin slices.
    4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, using a pastry brush spread the oil over the parchment paper.
    5. Season both sides of the tofu, place on the baking sheet
    6. Cook tofu in a preheat oven at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.
    Building and Cooking Your Reuben Sandwich
    1. Heat a heavy sauté pan over medium heat.
    2. Spread a generous amount of 1000 Island dressing on one side of each piece of the bread. Place the top on the bread, followed with the Sauerkraut. Place the bread on top giving it a little squish.
    3. Spread some of the vegan butter on the top slice of bread, place the butter side down in the pan. Butter the top slice of bread.
    4. Cook over medium heat for 5 -7 minutes, the goal is to cook the bread until crispy and heat the inside. If the pan is too hot it will cook the bread too fast.
    5. Flip the sandwich and cook for another 5 minutes.
    6. Cut in half and serve with our Famous Potato Salad

    Notes

    Nutritional values are an estimate.