Apple Reuben Sandwich
This Apple Reuben Sandwich is a delicious and wholesome plant-based twist on the classic Reuben. It’s easy to make, loaded with flavor, and packed with nutritious ingredients—perfect for a healthier, vegan lunch or dinner.
4 people
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or other neutral tasting oil
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup julienned apples
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 slices rye bread or rustic bread
- dijon mustard
- Russian dressing or Thousand Island dressing* see notes
Instructions
- In a medium skillet add the tablespoon oil and shredded cabbage for about 3-5 minutes, until it softens. Add the apples and leave for three more minutes or until the apples begin to soften.
- Add the tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, mix well, add salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
- Leave 2 minutes or until the vinegar evaporates.
To assemble the vegan sandwich
- Toast the bread slices and set aside.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread dijon mustard all the way to the edges of a slice of bread, serve the with apple-cabbage on top, drizzle some Russian dressing or Thousand Island dressing and top with the other slice of bread.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Thousand Island dressing (vegan)
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons chopped butter pickles
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg