Vegan Reuben Sandwich

This rich savory Vegan Reuben Sandwich is filled with gooey vegan Swiss, tofu bacon, and the best sauerkraut that I have ever had.

If you have been following me for awhile, you probably have read that I have been eating low carb for quite a few months. Even though I am posting a Vegan Reuben Sandwich recipe, I am still eating low carb.

I just happen to have a backlog of recipes waiting to be posted – about three months worth. So, yes, I will still be posting some low carb recipes here and there, in between the other recipes.

I will admit that I haven’t really missed bread very much since eating low carb, especially since I have been making my own low carb versions. (Stay tuned for those recipes.)

I do have to say though, seeing this Reuben and remembering how good it tastes is making my mouth water!

After making one of my favorite recipes, a Vegan Teriyaki Reuben with Spicy Thousand Island Dressing, I knew a Vegan Reuben Sandwich was in order.

The teriyaki version is sweet and spicy, whereas this Reuben is more sweet, smoky, and savory. It is one of many sandwiches that I was enjoying on a sandwich phase awhile back. (I tend to go through phases of what I eat.)

One of the great components of this Vegan Reuben is the sauerkraut. I used a garlic dill pickle sauerkraut by Farmhouse Culture (not an affiliate). I could sit and eat this stuff for a meal it is so good!

I used tofu bacon because it has a sweet maple flavor with a touch of smokiness. To add a rich flavor, I used a vegan Swiss cheese. It tastes richer than the Swiss cheese that I remember, but then I have been vegan for about eighteen years.

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Vegan Reuben Sandwich

Ingredients – per sandwich

• 1 tablespoon vegan thousand island dressing
• 2 slices tofu bacon
• 3 tablespoons raw sauerkraut – I used garlic dill pickle
• 2 slices vegan Swiss cheese
• 2 slices gluten free bread – I used brown rice

Instructions

1. Toast the bread. Top with tofu bacon and vegan Swiss cheese. Either toast or broil open-faced for several minutes, until vegan Swiss melts.
2. Spread vegan thousand island on toast (or serve on the side for dipping). Top with raw sauerkraut. Place the other slice of toast on top. Slice in half and serve.