I’d been craving these Vegan Tempeh Reuben Sandwiches for a while! I was so glad when I made them – because they were absolutely delicious! So delicious that we ended up having them two nights in a row.
The cashew mustard sauce pairs really well with the tempeh and the sauerkraut just makes it. You can use any type of kraut. I love the red cabbage kraut or kim chi kraut also works really well.
This sandwich would be really nice with a rustic bread – like a rye sourdough. We had it with a plain multigrain because that’s what we had on hand at the time.
If you love tempeh try out our Caesar Salad with Smokey tempeh, or our Summer night Salad, our Thai Basil and Chili Stir Fry (sub the tofu for tempeh in this one!), or our Nourishing Dragon Bowls.
If you love a good sandwich, check out our Vegan Curried Egg Sandwiches, our Philly Cheesesteak or our Messy Tree Sandwiches!
Tag your family and friends that would love these Vegan Tempeh Reuben Sandwiches!
- 3/4 block of tempeh
- 1/2 - 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- caramelised red onions
- 2 slices vegan cheese (I used cheddar bio cheese slices)
- sauerkraut
- bread and plant based butter
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1 Tbsp savoury yeast powder
- sprinkle of white pepper
- 1 tsp agave or other sweetener
- pinch of chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
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If you are not using pre-bought caramelised onions, cook the onions first. One onion is usually fine for two sandwiches. Cook over a low heat for 10 - 15 minutes until caramelised.
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Cut the tempeh to desired sandwich length (I cut mine down the middle to make it thinner) then cook the tempeh in the soy sauce for a few minutes each side until browned.
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Blend all ingredients in a high powered blender or nutri bullet. Now it is ready to lather on the sandwiches!
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Toast the bread you are using if desired. Then add some plant based butter if using and some of the mustard sauce. Then add caramelised onions, the tempeh, a slice of vegan cheese, more mustard sauce, and lastly sauerkraut. Cut the sandwich in half (rectangles or triangles - you choose!), then dig in!
