Veggie Reuben Sandwich

Healthy, meat-free sandwich ideal for the grab and go lunch. Pack it for work or take on a picnic. It is quick, easy and delicious.

Ingredients

* Sauerkraut
* Russian dressing
* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, optional
* 12 slices tempeh bacon
* 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
* 8 slices rye bread
* 12 slices dill pickle
* 2 cups grated Swiss cheese (8 ounces)
* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat broiler to low.

2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the tempeh in batches as needed, until crispy golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels.

3. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place pieces, buttered side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread some of the Russian dressing on the sides facing up. Evenly lay the pickles, tempeh, sauerkraut, and cheese.

4. Place the open faced sandwiched under the broiler and cook until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the broiler. Close sandwiches, return to the broiler and toast sandwich, turning once so both sides get nice and golden brown, about 2 minutes total.

Enjoy hot out of the oven or wrap in foil and enjoy later in the day.