By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by The Mushroom Council and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.
If you swung by for my thousand island dressing on Wednesday, you should know that I’m in love with Reubens. When I’m in a restaurant, I just get them without meat (or sometimes with coleslaw in place of it… apparently I secretly love cabbage?), but at home I like to find something else to put on it. I’ve tried a lot of things and am genuinely surprised I’ve never shared any before now. Because I eat so many, I have a few tricks (in the recipe) for making sure you don’t end up with the dreaded soggy sandwich from the sauce and kraut.
As soon as I heard about the “Trend is to Blend” sponsored contest through The Recipe Redux this month, I knew I wanted to make a Reuben. I’m no amateur when it comes to swapping out meat for mushrooms or blending in with a protein like lentils, so this challenge from The Mushroom Council is right up my alley. Fun fact: When I mentioned The Mushroom Council to Josh, his only response was “I want to be on that”. So, whoever is in charge on personnel, send an application his way! Count me in too — we’re serious mushroom lovers in this house. I’m talking probably five 8 oz packages a week in our 2 person house.
If you’re mushroom obsessed like we are, you can check out this blendability technique. Then, use your newfound skills to enter The Mushroom Council’s Swap it or Top it contest. I served my reubens with parsnip fries.
Tagged with: Egg Free • Gluten Free • Meat Swap • Mushrooms • Nut Free • Sandwich • Soy Free • Vegetarian
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Oh, a minute ago I didn’t really know what a reuben is…now I am feeling I cannot live without one. What a great combination of flavours!
They’re SO good! Hope you give one a try soon
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Can you believe I have never had a reuben… now that I know you can go meatless (yes I love cabbage to) I am going to be all over them! thanks for sharing… can’t wait to try
Rachel – you HAVE to have a Reuben! Especially if you love cabbage. Nothing better than a sandwich that celebrates it.
YUM! I love mushrooms… especially between bread. This looks fantastic!
This looks delicious! I am a huge reuben fan, I hope you win!
Thanks 😀
I’m pretty sure I have NEVER HAD A REUBEN. Gasp. And at this point, it’s totally going to be mushroom reubens all the way!
Whaaaa? I guess in fancy New York City you probably have way cooler food options 😉 but you should totally pass all of those up for lunch and try a Reuben. If you like kraut, they’re really the best thing ever.
Ohhh wow. I absolutely love reubens, but haven’t had one since cutting out meat! The mushroom idea is brilliant. We will be trying this for sure!
I’ve actually never had a meaty Reuben — mushroom reubens all the way!
Mushrooms are a great idea for a Reuben!
Thanks, Cindy
Goodness Kelly, you have me craving a reuben right now like CRAZY! I think we have to switch our dinner plans tonight.. I love this!
I want to be on the mushroom council, too — I love ’em! I also want this entire plate, including the parsnip fries. That is one delicious-looking sandwich, Kelly, and best of luck in the contest!
First of all … super pretty pic at the top of the post! I nearly took a bite of my screen! Well done!!
My parents used to make reubens when I was little. I wasn’t a fan, and I think it’s because of all the meat! This looks totally delicious (fellow mushroom lover!!) and I think I would really love it! I’m going to try it! And let’s face it … thousand island just makes everything yummy!
I have never thought to make a Reuben with mushrooms, but I think you have me sold on this one 😉 I think I might add some tempeh to mine too!
I’ve used tempeh before and it’s fab on a reuben. I tend to go a little toppings crazy and was afraid I’d make it too messy lol
What a great sandwich, love that mushrooms are the star here and I bet they are good with the sauerkraut. Happy Friday to you!
I’ve never had anything like this, but it looks really freakin delicious. Put in front of me, I would definitely consume it right now. I made your oatmeal banana pancakes for breakfast this morning!
I bet it’d be crazy delicious with swiss style Daiya, too. Hope you liked the pancakes — I really need to make them again and update the photos. They’re kind of embarrassing, glad you could see past them.