Radical Reuben
Recipe from Vegetarian Times

This recipe was a winner in our 2008 Restaurant Poll, and is a popular sandwich at Chicago Diner in Chicago, Illinois. We were impressed by its innovative use of beet and pickle juices to turn seitan into a tangy substitute for corned beef. Can't find beet juice? Puree a 15-ounce can of beets and use it for the marinade.


Radical Reuben

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Ingredients
Seitan
  • 1  pound
    seitan, thinly sliced
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  • 1  cup
    pickle juice
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  • 1/2  cup
    beet juice or beet borscht
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  • 1  teaspoon
    pickling spice
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    garlic powder
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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Reuben Sauce
  • 1/4  cup
    soy mayonnaise
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  • 3  tablespoons
    ketchup
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  • 2  tablespoons
    finely chopped pickles
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Sandwiches
  • slices rye bread
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  • slices Swiss or soy cheese
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  •  
    Sauerkraut, for garnish
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Directions
1.
To make Seitan: Place seitan in baking dish. Bring pickle juice, beet juice, pickling spice, garlic powder, pepper, and 1 cup water to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes. Strain marinade, and pour over sliced seitan. Cover and cool. Chill overnight.
2.
To make Reuben Sauce: Combine all ingredients in bowl.
3.
To make Sandwiches: Preheat oven to broil. Set bread slices on baking sheet. Top 4 bread slices with drained Seitan and cheese. Broil 5 to 7 minutes, or until Seitan is hot and cheese is melted. Transfer Seitan-topped bread slices to serving plates, and garnish with sauerkraut. Spread remaining 4 bread slices with Reuben Sauce, and place on top of Sandwiches.

Nutrition information
Calories 472, Total Fat 15.5 g, Saturated Fat 6.5 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 807 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 45 g, Sugars 6 g Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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