This Tempeh Reuben is loaded with hearty sautéed tempeh and layered in a homemade vegan Russian dressing and Swiss cheese. It has all of the comforting flavors of a classic reuben, but without the animal ingredients! Your new favorite vegan sandwich is made from a handful of delicious elements:
Melty vegan Swiss cheesePan-fried tempehVegan Russian dressingSauerkrautBread
Tangy and salty in the best way, you’ll find that you’ll be treating yourself to the rich flavors of this tempeh reuben every weekend. It’s the best sandwich to enjoy with potato chips, Crispy Potato Wedges or Creamy Potato Salad and a pickle on the side. As a bonus, most of the components can be prepared ahead of time so all you need to do is assemble and dig in!
How to make a tempeh reuben sandwich
There are a handful of components to this sandwich, but each one comes together easily. When they’re done, either serve the sandwich hot and fresh or store them away to enjoy later on.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! The homemade vegan cheese, dressing, and tempeh can all be prepared a day or two ahead of time. Here’s how:
Vegan Swiss cheese: Once the cheese comes together, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It should solidify slightly as it sits, meaning it will be easy to slice or spread when it’s time to assemble the sandwich.Vegan Russian dressing: Store the dressing in a sealed jar or container in the fridge.Tempeh: Store the cooked vegan corned beef in an airtight container in the fridge. You can either reheat it in a skillet when it’s time to eat or serve it cold.
Tips and substitutions
Instead of homemade Swiss cheese – Replace it with storebought vegan Swiss or provolone style cheese.Not a tempeh fan? Use slices of marinated tofu or seitan instead. Make it with leftover Vegan Turkey Roast around the holidays!Bread – Sandwich your toppings in a thick and hearty vegan bread, like rye bread or sourdough.Toppings – Add more, like slices of pickles, coleslaw, or pickled red onions.Gluten free – Replace the soy sauce with tamari and use gluten free sliced bread to make this recipe completely gluten free. And make sure to use gluten free tempeh (I use Lightlife brand.)
Want more vegan sandwich recipes?
BBQ Tempeh SandwichVegan Egg Salad SandwichChickpea Tuna SandwichVegan BLT
