Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich

By blum099

Makes 4 sandwiches

Seitan ("say-tan"), also called "wheat meat," is a high-protein, fat-free food with a meaty texture and flavor. Look for it in the deli department or freezer case of your natural food store.
Per sandwich

■Calories: 246
■Fat: 3 g
■Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
■Calories from Fat: 10.8%
■Cholesterol: 0 mg
■Protein: 19.3 g
■Carbohydrates: 37 g
■Sugar: 5.4 g
■Fiber: 5.6 g
■Sodium: 900 mg
■Calcium: 108 mg
■Iron: 4 mg
■Vitamin C: 19.3 mg
■Beta Carotene: 450 mcg
■Vitamin E: 0.8 mg

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup sauerkraut
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 8-ounce package seitan, drained and thinly sliced
• 8 slices rye bread
• 4 tablespoons Tofu Mayo or other dairy- and egg-free mayonnaise substitute
• 4 teaspoons stone-ground or Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tomatoes, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Heat water in a large non-stick skillet and cook onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in sauerkraut, paprika, caraway seeds, thyme, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring often for 5 minutes.

Add seitan slices. Cover and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.

Toast bread if desired.

Spread 4 slices of bread with Tofu Mayo or other dairy- and egg-free mayonnaise substitute and mustard. Top with sauerkraut mixture, seitan, tomato, and remaining bread