Tofu Reuben

Ben Hartung

Tofu Reuben

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaica jerk or blackening seasoning
  • 4 slices whole wheat bread
  • dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup sauerkraut
  • old cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese
  • dill pickles sliced
  • course black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425℉
  2. Slide tofu into think trips (1/8 inch) place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Ensure the tofu is not touching or overlapping. Sprinkle spikes over both sides of the tofu.
  3. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the tofu becomes dry, leathery, and slightly crispy.
Assemble the Sandwich & Cook
  1. Bread, mustard, tofu, sauerkraut, cheese, pickles, black pepper, bread. Butter both sides of the bread. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and fry the sandwich on each side until it is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt, about 4 minutes each side.