Open-Faced Tempeh Reuben

Makes: three sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 tbs. Bragg Liquid Aminos or tamari
• 1/8 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 8 ounces tempeh, cut into 6 thin slices
• 1/3 cup sauerkraut
• 1 tsp. caraway seeds
• 1 tbs. Dijon mustard
• 3 tbs. good-quality mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp. smoked Spanish paprika
• 1 tbs. minced roasted red peppers
• 3 thin slices of whole-grain rye bread, toasted
• 3 slices Swiss cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Mix the Bragg Aminos, basil, balsamic, garlic, pepper and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium bowl. Marinate the tempeh slices for about five minutes.
3. Heat the remaining olive oil in a nonstick skillet and sauté the tempeh over low heat, turning to crisp each side; set the tempeh aside.
4. Warm the sauerkraut and the caraway seeds in the skillet.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the mustard, mayonnaise, paprika and roasted red peppers.
6. Arrange the slices of bread on a sheet tray, spread with mustard mixture, and top with tempeh and sauerkraut.
7. Add a slice of cheese to the top of each sandwich, and place the sandwiches under the broiler until the cheese is melted.