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Pastrami sandwich on rye bread with dripping sauce

Midcoast Vegan Pastrami Reuben on Rye

Elevate your plant-based deli game with this loaded Reuben-style sandwich. Featuring the smoky, tender slices of Midcoast Vegan Pastrami and the deep, savory kick of The Vreamery’s Earth & Ember Umami Mustard, this build hits every flavor note: salty, tangy, and intensely savory. Finished with a creamy Russian-dressed slaw, it’s a deli classic reimagined for the modern palate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course dinner, entree, lunch, picnic
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Sandwiches

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices thick-cut Rye
  • 2 tbsp Vreamery Umami Mustard 1 tbsp per sandwich
  • 6 oz Midcoast Vegan Pastrami 3 oz per sandwich
  • 4 slices Vegan Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded coleslaw mix
  • 1-3 tbsp Prepared Russian Dressing to toss with the slaw

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all Russian dressing ingredients together and chill.
  • Toss 1 cup of coleslaw with 1–3 tbsp of the dressing; set aside.
  • Spread a generous layer of Earth & Ember Umami Mustard on the bottom slices of bread and a little Russian dressing on the top slices.
  • Layer 3 oz of Midcoast Vegan Pastrami onto the mustard side, followed by 2 slices of vegan Swiss.
  • Heat in a skillet or under a broiler until the cheese is soft and the "meat" is warmed through.
  • Top with the dressed slaw and the final bread slice.
Keyword high protein, sandwich, vegan lunch
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