Some say the Reuben—corned beef brisket, Russian dressing, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, bread—was invented by an Omaha grocer named Reuben Kulakofsky to provide sustenance to participants in a late-night poker game. This reformed version was invented to help you eat better. (Following that logic, don’t stay up late playing poker, either.)
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Place the sauerkraut in a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Microwave on high power until it is hot, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Heat 2 nonstick sauté pans over medium-low heat.
Step 3
Lay 4 slices of the bread on a work surface, and spread each slice with 1 tablespoon of the “Russian Island” Dressing. Top each slice with a slice of cheese, and then a portion of the smoked turkey. Divide the warm sauerkraut among the 4 sandwiches, and spoon the remaining Russian dressing over the sauerkraut. Finally, top the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread.
Step 4
Spray the sauté pans generously with cooking spray, and place 2 sandwiches in each pan. Weigh the sandwiches down with plates that are just slightly smaller than the circumference of the pans. Cook the sandwiches for about 4 minutes per side, or until the bread is crispy and golden brown and the cheese has melted. Cut the sandwiches in half, and serve.
nutrition information
Step 5
Fat: 60g (before), 8.9g (after)
Step 6
Calories: 920 (before), 335 (after)
Step 7
Protein: 26g
Step 8
Carbohydrates: 37g
Step 9
Cholesterol: 42mg
Step 10
Fiber: 9g
Step 11
Sodium: 1,539mg
