Tempeh Rueben

[Notes: Similar to Reuben served at Yellow Sub in Lawrence, KS.]

Recipe by the Moosewood Collective
Serving Size : 4

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1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 cloves garlic -- minced or pressed
8 ounces tempeh -- thinly sliced or cubed
2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce
4 slices bread -- preferably rye, toasted
1 1/2 cups Russian Dressing [I use mustard instead of dressing but put whatever dressing you fancy on it.]
1 1/2 cups sauerkraut -- warmed
1 1/2 cups swiss cheese -- (1 1/2 - 2 cups) (5 - 7 oz.) grated

Sauté the onions and garlic in oil for 2 or 3 minutes until the onions begin to soften. Add the tempeh and continue to sauté on low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes. While the tempeh is browning, get the remaining ingredients ready. When the tempeh is crisp and lightly browned, add the soy sauce.

Build the sandwiches on the toast by layering the tempeh mixture. Russian Dressing, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese. Broil the sandwiches until the cheese is melted. Serve piping hot.