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Tempeh Reubens with Caramelized Onions

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Layers of tempeh, sauerkraut and onions give this sandwich a rich fl avor. Although you can spread the bread with mustard, the Russian dressing takes just minutes to make—do it while the tempeh is simmering. If you like, top the Reubens with slices of soy cheese, then broil them just until the cheese melts. Two brands that melt nicely: Soy Moon Gouda or Veggie Slices American cheese.
Serves 6

Russian Dressing
4 Tbs. eggless mayonnaise
1 Tbs. tomato paste
1⁄4 cup minced dill pickle
2 Tbs. minced red onion
1 tsp. Dijon mustard

Reubens
1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh
1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbs. low-sodium tamari
1 Tbs. black peppercorns, crushed
1 Tbs. caraway seeds
2 1/2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 cups thinly sliced onions
1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, drained
6 slices whole grain bread
1 bunch arugula, stemmed, rinsed and dried

1. To make Russian Dressing:
Combine all ingredients in bowl. Cover, and place in refrigerator.

2. To make Reubens: Using sharp knife, cut tempeh crosswise at 45- degree angle into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Combine 11/2 cups water, vinegar, tamari, peppercorns and caraway seeds in large saucepan. Add tempeh, spooning mixture over it. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Meanwhile, heat 11/2 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onions, season with salt, and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat about 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes more, stirring, until browned. Remove from heat.

4. Heat remaining 1 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and add tempeh slices, in batches if necessary. Cook until browned, 4 minutes per side.

5. Warm sauerkraut in saucepan over medium-low heat.

6. Spread each bread slice with 1 Tbs. dressing. Layer bread with arugula, tempeh, sauerkraut and onions. Serve open faced or top with bread slice.


PER SERVING: 320 CAL; 13G PROT; 14G TOTAL FAT (2G SAT. FAT); 38G CARB; 0MG CHOL; 920MG SOD; 7G FIBER; 6G SUGARS


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