The Portobello Philly Reuben

Name: The Portobello Philly Reuben
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅓ cup Russian dressing:; 1 tbsp. vegan mayonnaise (soy-free if necessary); 1 tbsp. ketchup; 2 tsp. no-salt-added tomato paste; 1 tsp. red wine vinegar; ½ tsp. dried dill; 2 to 3 tbsp. smoked paprika; 4 sweet pickle relish sandwiches; 2 tbsp. portobello mushroom caps; 2 tbsp. olive oil spray; to taste liquid aminos (or gluten-free tamari; use coconut aminos to be soy-free); 4 vegan Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free and/or soy-free if necessary); black pepper; vegan sandwich rolls (gluten-free if necessary), split horizontally; Smoked Gouda Cheese Sauce, Melty Variation; Loads of sauerkraut

To make the Russian dressing : Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, dill, and paprika in a small bowl. Add relish to taste. Chill until ready to use.

Cook45 min
Total45 min
Serves4
LevelIntermediate

Dinner Dairy-Free Vegan Vegetarian American

Ingredients

⅓ cup Russian dressing:
1 tbsp. vegan mayonnaise (soy-free if necessary)
1 tbsp. ketchup
2 tsp. no-salt-added tomato paste
1 tsp. red wine vinegar
½ tsp. dried dill
2 to 3 tbsp. smoked paprika
4 sweet pickle relish sandwiches
2 tbsp. portobello mushroom caps
2 tbsp. olive oil spray
to taste liquid aminos (or gluten-free tamari; use coconut aminos to be soy-free)
4 vegan Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free and/or soy-free if necessary)
black pepper
vegan sandwich rolls (gluten-free if necessary), split horizontally
Smoked Gouda Cheese Sauce, Melty Variation
Loads of sauerkraut

Preparation

To make the Russian dressing : Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, dill, and paprika in a small bowl. Add relish to taste. Chill until ready to use.
To make the sandwiches : Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Lightly spray the top and bottom of each portobello cap with olive oil and place on the baking sheet gill side up.
In a small cup or bowl, mix together the liquid aminos and Worcestershire sauce. Drizzle over the mushrooms, then sprinkle with pepper. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Slice the mushrooms on a bias into ½-inch strips. Heat the cheese sauce and keep warm.
Preheat the broiler. Arrange the rolls on the baking sheet, cut side up. Lay portobello strips on the bottom halves. Spread or drop cheese sauce on top of the mushrooms. Place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is golden and the bread is toasted.
Add a pile of sauerkraut onto the cheesy half of each sandwich, then spread Russian dressing on the top half of each roll. Place the top half on top of the sandwich and serve immediately.