Tempeh Reuben Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 16 oz tempeh
• 8 slice rye bread
• 4 slice Swiss cheese
• 1½ cup sauerkraut
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Steps

1. Press and slice tempeh into 1/4-inch thick strips. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce (if using), onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika to make Russian dressing.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh strips and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Drain sauerkraut well. Spread Russian dressing on one side of each slice of rye bread.
4. Assemble sandwiches: on the undressed side of 4 bread slices, layer tempeh, sauerkraut, and a slice of Swiss cheese. Top with the remaining bread slices, dressing-side down.
5. Melt butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and grill for 3-5 minutes per side, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
6. Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.