Vegetarian Reubens with Russian Dressing

From EatingWell: Spring 2004, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004) — Subscribe Now!

This exceptional sandwich originated at Penny Cluse Cafe in Burlington, Vermont. The spinach, mushroom and onion filling is so satisfying, you won't even miss the corned beef.

READER'S COMMENT:

"This was one of the best vegetarian recipes I have found/made. My whole family (kids included) loved this. It had great flavor and was nicely filling. BJ, San Diego, CA "

Vegetarian Reubens with Russian Dressing Recipe

Comments

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WOW! Such a simple idea and it turns out wonderfully every time I've made it. The only thing I did differently was to add caraway seeds to the veggie mix because I only had wheat bread. Still delicious! Anonymous, Atlanta, GA	8 weeks 4 days ago
I loved this sandwich. My husband who much prefers meat meals expressed his approval and I'm excited to feed it to our vegetarian friends. It was pretty easy too, thanks for this one. Chrisitna Stone, Emmaus, pa	8 weeks 4 days ago
This was one of the best vegetarian recipes I have found/made. My whole family (kids included) loved this. It had great flavor and was nicely filling. BJ, San Diego, CA	8 weeks 4 days ago
I made these on little rye breads and brought as an appetizer to a party. I used low fat Thousand Island dressing in place of the Russian. What a hit! I will definitely be making these for our Superbowl party. Lisa, St. Louis, MO	8 weeks 4 days ago
My husband typically does the majority of the cooking, but this is one recipe of mine that he loves (we both do!) We always enjoy it, and make sure to make extras for lunch the next day. I never enjoyed swiss cheese before making this recipe (but note that you should use a good one, such as Boar's Head b/c it does make a significant difference with low-fat cheeses). Also, I use sliced baby bellas for the 'shrooms and like to mash the capers a bit when making the dressing to make the flavor of them stand out more. amy, Mt. Sinai, NY	8 weeks 4 days ago
I made this sandwich using Jarlsberg made from part-skim milk. The result was rich, moist, and flavorful. However, my husband (who doesn't like mushrooms or spinach) was less enthusiastic. The sandwich was easy to make, but the bread charred before i could finish dividing the spinach mixture between the two slices of bread. Next time i'll put the pan on medium-low. Anonymous, Bellingham, WA	8 weeks 4 days ago
I am a vegetarian and often miss reubens. This was probably the best substitution I have had in a long time! This sandwich satisfied my craving and I will definitely make them again. I even think my family would love them. Kris, IL	8 weeks 4 days ago
These are a great alternative, they are very tasty, filling, and easy to make. I use store bought low fat dressing. Carey Thomas, TX	8 weeks 4 days ago
We LOVE this recipe. I wouldn't change anything! Korey, Beantown	8 weeks 4 days ago
This was sooooooo good. My boyfriend is a veggie, so I'm always looking for new tasty recipes. This one went over so well, neither of us had any leftovers! It's a keeper for sure. Mmmmm delicious!! Anonymous, Boston, MA	8 weeks 4 days ago