Smoky Vegetarian Beet Reubens
- 1 large beet (about 14 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, finely crushed
- Smoked salt, for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 8 slices of rye bread
- Softened unsalted butter, for brushing
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained and warmed
- 6 slices of Swiss cheese
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Brush the beet with olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper.
- Wrap the beet in foil and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, until tender; let cool slightly.
- Peel the beet and slice crosswise 1/4 inch thick.
- Transfer the slices to a plate and drizzle with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then sprinkle with the coriander and smoked salt.
- In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the ketchup, relish and lemon juice.
- Season the Russian dressing with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Arrange the bread on a large baking sheet and brush with butter.
- Broil 6 inches from the heat until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer 4 slices of the bread to a work surface.
- Flip the remaining 4 slices on the baking sheet and top with the beet slices, sauerkraut and cheese.
- Broil 6 inches from the heat until the cheese is melted.
- Close the sandwiches, cut in half and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, coriander seeds, salt, mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle, lemon juice, bread, unsalted butter, sauerkraut, swiss cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/smoky-vegetarian-beet-reubens (may not work)