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Tempeh Beet Reubens

Tempeh Beet Reubens

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Servings 4 sandwiches

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut reserve liquid if making Swizz Cheese

For the Tempeh:

  • 1 lb tempeh cut into four equal pieces, then cut through the middle so that you have eight thin squares
  • 1 pc medium beet peeled, sliced as thin as you can get it

For the Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • Several sprinkles of fresh pepper

For the Swizz Cheese:

  • 1 1/2 cups unroasted cashews if you don’t have a VitaMix blender then soak the cashews in water overnight or boil for 20 minutes and drain
  • 3/4 cup sauerkraut juice
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp mellow white miso
  • 1 tbsp black truffle oil
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup refined coconut oil melted

For the Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup vegan mayo
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1/4 cup dill pickles finely chopped

To cook and serve:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 slices large caraway rye bread
  • Dill pickle slices for garnish garnish with pickles on toothpicks

Instructions
 

Marinade the tempeh: 

  • Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a large mixing bowl. Add the tempeh and beets and marinate for at least an hour, turning occasionally.

If you’re making the cheese: 

  • Place all cheese ingredients in a high speed blender then blend away until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula to make sure you get everything. Chill until ready to use. 

Make the dressing:

  • Mix all the dressing ingredients in a mug. Set aside. 

Now we are ready to rock!

  • Preheat a cast iron pan over medium heat. Add oil to pan. Use a slotted spoon to transfer tempeh and beets out of marinade and into the pan, shaking off excess marinade. Place in a relatively single layer. 
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, using a thin metal spatula to turn often. When beets are softened and tempeh is browned, it’s ready!
  • Toast bread and spread dressing on all slices. Top with tempeh and beets. If using, pour on a few tablespoons of Swizz Cheese. Add sauerkraut. Close sandwich. Spike with dill pickled toothpicks and serve. 
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