Ingredients

  • 1/4 cups Vegenaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Capers, Drained And Finely Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Whole Sweet Pickles, Finely Minced
  • 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups Red Cabbage Shredded
  • 1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cups Water
  • 2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
  • 8 cups Water
  • 8 ounces, weight Soy Tempeh (Lightife Brand Or Similar), Sliced Into 1/2-inch Thick Slices
  • 8 slices Rye Bread (2 Pieces Per Sandwich)
  • Nonstick Spray
  • 4 Slices Provolone Cheese For Each Sandwich
  • Vegan Butter Or Regular Butter For Grilling

Method

  • For the Russian dressing: Combine the Vegenaise, ketchup, capers, sweet pickles, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl and stir well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • For the slaw: In a medium sized bowl combine shredded cabbage, apple cider vinegar and salt and mix to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, to help break down the cabbage.
  • For the tempeh marinade: Combine all spices in a large zip storage bag, seal and shake to mix well.
  • Add the water and oil, seal and shake to mix well.
  • Set aside.
  • To prepare the tempeh: Bring 8 cups of water to boil, then add a pinch of salt, then add the sliced tempeh and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the tempeh slices into the zip storage bag containing the marinade.
  • Smoosh around to combine and then seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • For the sandwiches: Heat a stove top grill pan or large skillet over medium high heat with nonstick spray.
  • Layer a slice of bread with dressing, slaw, tempeh and cheese (cheese is optional).
  • Top with another slice of bread (you can add dressing to the other slice too) and then put it onto the grill pan.
  • Grill until browned on both sides, or if you use cheese until the cheese is melted.
  • This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Repeat until all sandwiches are grilled.
  • Additional notes: -You can use Greek yogurt or regular mayonnaise if you prefer not to use Vegenaise.
  • -You can prepare the slaw, Russian dressing and marinate the tempeh a day head to help save time.
  • -You can use prepared sauerkraut to help save time.
  • -You can add vegan cheese or regular cheese to the sandwich.
  • -You can use butter or vegan butter to help the browning process if you choose to grill the sandwiches.
  • Recipe adapted from Meatless Mondays.