Vegan Tempeh Reuben

Name: Vegan Tempeh Reuben
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds (- $0.02); 1 teaspoon whole allspice (- $0.05); 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (- $0.02); 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (- $0.03); 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns (- $0.02); ½ teaspoon whole cloves (- $0.02); 1 5-cm (2 inch) piece of cinnamon (- $0.14); ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (- $0.01); 1 ½ cups (355 ml) vegetable stock (- $0.68); 1 package 200 grams / 7 oz tempeh (sliced into 1 cm slices - $2.75); 1 - 2 tablespoons oil for frying (- $0.05); 2 teaspoons soy sauce (- $0.08); A couple drops liquid smoke (- $0.02); ½ cup (120 ml) vegan mayo (- $0.13); 1 - 2 tablespoons ketchup (- $0.02); 2 tablespoons pickles or gherkins (finely diced - $0.07); 1 tablespoon red onion (finely diced - $0.04); 2 teaspoons horseradish (- $0.06); ¼ teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce or Maggi seasoning - $0.02; A pinch salt (if necessary - $0.01); 8 slices rye bread (- $0.93); 2 cups (300 grams) sauerkraut (- $0.27); Optional: sliced pickles, vegan cheese, vegan butter

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

This vegan tempeh reuben may just be the best sandwich ever invented. Start with tempeh simmered in spices till tender and flavourful, a big pile of (homemade, hopefully) sauerkraut, spicy Russian dressing and, of course, PICKLES (pickles and then more pickles).

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:24:48 GMT