Vegetarian Reuben - Soo good I had to share!

PositivelyFlawed

It was super yummy and SO filling! The only downfall was the sodium content - i'm definitely open if anyone has tips on how to cut sodium further.

You could also brine the tofu, i didn't have time, but u could create a pickling mixture to give tofu even more of a corned beef flavouring, but this might increase sodium even more. It was really sooo good just crusted with coriander.

Vegetarian Reuben

Recipe Makes 6 sandwiches

1 block firm or x firm tofu (if using firm u'll need to really drain it to get it to xfirm, but firm is often cheaper)
12 slices Dimplemeier Light Rye Bread
3 cups low sodium wine sauerkraut
6 oz part skim mozzarella
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1-2tbsp whole coriander, crushed
1 tsp garlic powder
1 sm. cooking onion

1. lightly crush whole coriander to release flavour and create a partial powder consistency, but you still want some pieces
2. Mix coriander with garlic powder and cornstarch
3. Spread mixture on clean counter top
4. Slice drained tofu block into 6 even slices and lightly spray each side with Extra Virgin Olive Oil cooking spray
5. Gently pat each tofu slice into cornstarch mixture NOTE: you don't want it caked in cornstarch nor do you want the entire tofu covered in starch, just press once on each side
6. Heat 1 tbsp EVOO in a large skillet and place slices of tofu in pan - allow to brown on one side then flip and allow to brown on the other side
7. In same pan, slice 1 small onion and lightly roll onion in same cornstarch mixture and add to olive oiled pan
MEANWHILE:
8. Spray one side of rye bread lightly with EVOO cooking spray and place in 350 degree oven for about 5-7 mins depending on bread thickness - you want it lightly toasted
9 Spread 1 tsp of Zesty sauce on 3 of the slices of toasted rye bread ( one side/sandwich)
10. Place a few slices of cooked onion on top of zesty sauce and top with .5 oz of mozzarella
11. Place tofu slice on remaining toast and top with .5 oz mozzarella
12. Place sandwiches in oven under broiler until cheese is just starting to melt
13. Remove from oven and top each tofu slice with 1/4c sauerkraut
14. Return to broiler for about 2-3 mins
15. Put each 1 slice with tofu and 1 slice with zesty sauce and onion together to form a sandwich.

Zesty Sauce:
1/4 cup calorie wise miracle whip
1/2 tbsp ketchup
dash of hot sauce to taste
garlic powder to taste
1 tbsp minced onion

Make ahead and let sit in fridge at least 30 mins to maximize flavour. Just mix all ingredients in a bowl and pop in the fridge. Can also be used right away.

Nutritional Info per sandwich:
Calories 376
Carbs 37
Protein 24
Fat 15
Sat Fat 5
Sodium 1189 - EEK! Any ideas on how to trim that down? Mainly comes from bread and sauerkraut - key components of the sandwich

srp2011

I don't normally like Reubens, but this actually sounds really good!

Icedancer94

Bump!