Sweet beets get rolled in a pastrami-inspired spice rub for a quick, vegetarian version of this classic deli favorite.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- Dash of hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large cooked beets, peeled
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 thick slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup drained sauerkraut
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Mix the mayonnaise, pickle, ketchup and hot sauce in a small bowl. Mix the coriander, smoked paprika, allspice, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Roll the beets in the spice mixture to coat. Slice the beets 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread each slice of bread with the mayonnaise mixture. Lay 1 cheese slice on each of 2 slices of the bread. Top with the sauerkraut. Divide the sliced beets and arrange on top of the sauerkraut. Top with the remaining cheese. Close the sandwiches, mayonnaise-side down. Press lightly with your hand.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter. When the butter is melted, add the sandwiches. Cook until golden on the underside, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining tablespoon butter, let melt, then flip the sandwiches. Cook until the underside is golden and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more. Cut the sandwiches in half before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 597 |
| Total Fat | 47 g |
| Saturated Fat | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 91 mg |
| Sodium | 1031 mg |
Reviews
Admittedly a tad time consuming for a sandwich (cooking your beets are in addition to the time noted for the recipe), but really delicious! My husband and I both gobbled this very filling, satisfying creation.
There was a previous comment about it being a messy sandwich. I didn’t find that to be the case at all. As long as you fully drain your sauerkraut and don’t slather too much sauce on the bread, you shouldn’t have a problem. Will definitely make again!
There was a previous comment about it being a messy sandwich. I didn’t find that to be the case at all. As long as you fully drain your sauerkraut and don’t slather too much sauce on the bread, you shouldn’t have a problem. Will definitely make again!
Super tasty vegetarian Reuben! Tried it tonight and we were so pleased, yum!
Delicious and so easy too make.
Game Changer
Tastes great! But takes some time to prep and very messy. A great vegetarian option though!
We really loved this sandwich! I sliced the beets and mixed with olive oil/seasoning for baking. Will make this again!
I thought it was really good. Didn’t have ground coriander. Per Google, subbed cumin. A delicious alternative to meat. I would definitely make this again.
Delicious! The seasoning of and on the beets makes this a great, healthy alternative to the traditional sandwich.