Name: Vegan Reuben Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 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)

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

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

How To Make This Recipe

Make the tofu bacon and the vegan Thousand Island dressing.
Toast two slices of bread.
Top one of the slices of toast with tofu bacon and vegan Swiss cheese.
Toast or broil until Swiss cheese melts.
Spread vegan thousand island dressing the other slice of toast or serve on the side.
Top with vegan sauerkraut.
Top with the other slice of toast.
Slice in half, if desired.

Other Vegan Sandwiches

Storing

Store tofu bacon in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Store vegan Thousand Island for up to 10 days. See the package on the raw sauerkraut for how long it lasts.

I don't recommend storing assembled sandwiches because they can get soggy.

Variations / Additions

Spicy Vegan Thousand Island Dressing
Pickles
Pickled onions or peppers
Coleslaw
Tempeh
Vegan provolone or Mozzarella cheese

Recipe

This tofu reuben will make you feel like you are eating out at a vegan deli without leaving home.

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*Update since writing this: Thanks to a reader, the bread below is my new favorite bread. It is soft and fluffy like white bread.

It is Northern Bakehouse millet chia bread. I highly recommend it.

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