Beet Reuben

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Total: 20 min
  • Active: 20 min
Sweet beets get rolled in a pastrami-inspired spice rub for a quick, vegetarian version of this classic deli favorite.
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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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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Misti J.

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. <br />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!

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