Turkey Reuben

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
Sauce:2 roasted red peppers roasted, packed in water1 teaspoon red wine vinegarpinch cayenne pepper2 teaspoons mayonnaise2 slices dark rye bread4 ounces white meat turkey2 ounces corned beef1 slice 2% milk Swiss cheese1/4 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed to remove excess sodium
Directions
For the sauce: Place the roasted peppers, vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a blender or mini food processor. Puree until smooth, then add mayonnaise and mix until combined.

Place a non-stick griddle or saute pan over moderate high heat. Lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.

Place the meats, and sauerkraut on the hot griddle to warm.

Spray the bread with cooking spray and place the sprayed side down on the griddle.

Divide the meats and sauerkraut between the two slices of bread, then place a half-slice of cheese on each sandwich. Cook until the cheese starts to melt. Remove from heat and top with 1 heaping tablespoon of sauce and the remaining slices of bread.

Makes two sandwiches.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 339.5
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 24.1 mg
  • Sodium: 1,054.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
  • Protein: 28.5 g

Member Reviews
  • ALOHAEV1
    Making your own corned beef? If you can find it, look for Kosher corned beef in the meat case. It is leaner AND lower in sodium. The sauce sounds great, not just for Reubens. - 3/17/11
  • MOM-MOM8
    I made this today for dinner. I added a 2nd slice of bread to the sandwich. My husband would eat this again, but he does not like change, and this was a change for him. I would have liked a picture of this receipe to understand that it was ment to be an open-faced sandwich. I would make this again. - 3/18/12
  • ZINNER44
    This is simalar to an Open-Faced Reuban Sandwich I posted. Mine has no sauce, no arugula and no turkey and only 141 calories, with good taste. I will give this one a go with left-over corn beef from St. Paddy's Day dinner. - 3/17/12
  • TXOLDHAM
    I use turkey pastrami and make my own Thousand Island dressing using yogurt, light mayo and reduced sugar ketsup. - 3/17/12
  • REDROAVER
    My husband loves Reubans and he couldn't even tell it was a healthier version. We didn't have cayenne, so I added a pinch of crushed red peppers. Can't wait to eat this again! - 3/29/11
  • BEVERLEAF
    This is a VERY tricky way to cut the sodium - substituting turkey for some of the corned beef ... I love it! Thanks for the great idea, Chef! - 3/18/11
  • CD2457470
    I love rubens- this sounds great....can't wait - 3/17/11
  • NANCYANNE1956
    I love rubens, I can't wait to try this. - 3/17/11
  • 1CRAZYDOG
    Nice flavors! - 11/26/20
  • CSJ522
    Loved it! I took it to work so I used two slices of bread per sandwich. Served it with baked sweet potato fries. I was skeptical of using turkey because it would change the taste of a reuben but the corned beef has such an empowering taste that the turkey takes on the taste and is a good filler. - 9/27/12
  • ZIGOMYHEART
    imnamor95: The fiber comes from the arugala and sour kraoaut. - 3/24/12
  • SCHMOOSTER
    Just hope hubby left some corned beef for it! - 3/17/12
  • PATRICIAANN46
    Delicious.....I also use a lower sodium corned beef. - 3/17/12
  • JOYFULMN
    What a great suggestion to rinse the sauerkraut! I can't wait to try this.

    May I suggest a warning for the arugula? I GoodSearched to find out what it was. One website had way too many people reporting violent gastric distress (I'll not detail)) after eating arugula in restaurants. - 3/17/12
  • 52DIANE
    This sounds delightful, can you make it vegan? - 3/17/12
  • CD12071208
    question...where does the fiber in this sandwich come from? I didn't know that rye bread had fiber? - 3/17/12
  • WOOFERCOALBOY
    Um... red pepper? I'll omit this and add chopped tomato. Otherwise, sounds great. - 3/17/12
  • SINCLAIR4
    Very good !!!! - 3/17/12
  • CD7023171
    Love everything but the sauce... - 3/17/12
  • MOMSUE1
    I really love Reubans and can't wait to try this recipe!! - 3/11/12
  • PFOSSBENNIE
    This was so good. Definitely will make again. My husband thought it was great, too! - 2/25/12
  • JENNIFERHSRN
    This sounds great. We always cook our own corned beef. I don't make Reuben's usually. We have sandwiches on rye with mustard or "boiled dinner" with cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Been trying to think of a way to let my daughter have corned beef, which is her favorite meat. - 8/17/11
  • LINDASMALL2
    sounds wonderful cant wait to make this - 7/15/11
  • NEWSUSAN2119
    another Chef Meg triumph! Deeelicious:) - 6/20/11
  • HPSANDDOLLAR
    The substitute for Thousand Island dressing is a great tip. I have been leaving the dressing off when I make them. Augula adds a nice touch. - 6/15/11