What you’ll need:
(For 2 sandwiches)
1 batch of Russian dressing (recipe below)
4 slices of Dave’s Killer Bread (or your favorite whole wheat bread)
2 Tbsp olive oil divided
1 garlic clove chopped finely
1 small yellow onion sliced thinly
1 bottle of sauerkraut
1 apple chopped finely
2 links of vegan sausage links (I use italian flavored) cut roughly
2 pinches all spice
1 Tsp sea salt
2 Tsp black pepper
2 slices Swiss cheese
Sliced pickles (I use Famous Dave’s hot and sour pickle chips)
Russian Dressing:
1/4 C plain Greek non-fat yogurt
1 Tbsp chili paste
1/2 package fresh chives chopped finely
1 Tbsp capers chopped roughly
1/2 lemon (juice)
Pinch black pepper
Mix all ingredients together and place in the fridge while making the filling
What you’ll do:
Preheat oven to 500
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non stick cooking spray
In a medium skillet heat 1 Tbsp oil and garlic over medium
Add onions and cook until browned
Add sea salt and pepper
Add sauerkraut, sausage, apple and all spice and cook for another few minutes until heated through
Brush olive oil on all sides of each piece of bread
Lay bread on prepared baking sheet
Spread Russian dressing on each piece of bread (just the sides facing up)
Place pickles
Add sauerkraut mixture
Place cheese in top
Put baking sheet in the oven for 1 minute to let cheese melt
Remove from oven, make a sandwich and put back in the oven
Cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown
Remove from oven
Let cool for a few minutes
Enjoy!!
Kacey Tess 