Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich

== Ingredients ==
=== Sauerkraut ===
* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 small onion, thinly sliced
* 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
* 1 pound bag sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
* 1 sweet apple, peeled, and grated
* generous pinch allspice
* salt and freshly ground black pepper
=== Russian dressing ===
* ¼ cup mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon chili sauce or ketchup
* dash hot sauce
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives and/or fresh dill
* 2 teaspoons capers, chopped
* 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
=== Sandwiches ===
* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, optional
* 12 slices tempeh "bacon", optional
* 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
* 8 slices rye bread
* 12 slices dill pickle
* 2 cups grated Swiss cheese (8 ounces)
* kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
== Directions ==
=== Sauerkraut ===
# Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
# Add the onion and garlic and cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
# Add the sauerkraut, apple, and allspice, season with salt and a generous grinding of pepper.
# Cook until sauerkraut is tender, lightly browned and all the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes more.
=== Russian dressing ===
# Mix all the dressing ingredients together, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
=== Sandwiches ===
# Preheat broiler to low.
# If using the tempeh: heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the tempeh, in batches as needed, until crispy golden brown, about 3 minutes.
# Transfer to paper towels.
# Spread some butter on 1 side of each slice of bread.
# Place 4 pieces, buttered side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet.
# Spread some of the Russian dressing on the sides facing up.
# Evenly lay the pickles, tempeh if using, sauerkraut, and then cheese on top.
# Place the open faced sandwiched under the broiler and cook until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
# Remove the baking sheet from the broiler.
# Spread the rest of the dressing on the uncovered side of the 4 remaining bread slices, place on top melted cheese, buttered side up to finish the sandwiches.
# Return to the broiler and toast sandwich, turning once so both sides get nice and golden brown, about 2 minutes total, serve hot. 
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Category:Apple Recipes
Category:Sandwich Recipes
Category:Tempeh Recipes
Category:Swiss cheese Recipes
Category:Rye bread Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Caper Recipes
Category:Lemon juice Recipes
Category:Chives Recipes
Category:Mayonnaise Recipes
Category:Pickle Recipes
Category:Sauerkraut Recipes