#tofureuben

Enjoy the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich with a vegan twist using pastrami-spiced tofu, sauerkraut, vegan Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. This plant-based version offers a delicious and healthy alternative without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients: 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 tablespoon smoked paprika. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1 teaspoon black pepper. 1 teaspoon ground coriander. 1 teaspoon brown sugar. 8 slices rye bread. 1 cup sauerkraut. 1/2 cup vegan Russian dressing. 1 cup vegan Swiss cheese, shredded. 2 tablespoons vegan butter.

Instructions: Put olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, coriander, and brown sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle in the soy sauce. Put the tofu slices in the mixture and let them sit for 30 minutes. Warm up the skillet over medium-low heat and add a little vegan butter to it. For 3 to 4 minutes on each side, cook the tofu slices until they turn golden brown. Put tofu slices, sauerkraut, vegan Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing between two slices of rye bread to make a sandwich. Put the sandwiches on a panini press or a skillet and cook them until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts. Cut it up and serve it hot.

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

In this vegan version of the classic Reuben sandwich, seasoned tofu is used instead of corned beef to make a tasty and filling plant-based option. The sour sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese, and creamy thousand island dressing in this sandwich will make both vegans and non-vegans happy.

Ingredients: 8 slices of rye bread. 1 cup sauerkraut, drained. 1 cup vegan thousand island dressing. 1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced thinly. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Salt and pepper, to taste. 1 cup vegan Swiss cheese, shredded. 2 tablespoons vegan butter.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add tofu slices and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown, flipping once, about 5 minutes per side. Spread vegan butter on one side of each slice of rye bread. On the unbuttered side of 4 slices of bread, layer with tofu slices, sauerkraut, and vegan Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side facing out. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and slice each sandwich in half diagonally. Serve hot with vegan thousand island dressing for dipping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes