Everyone loves Rueben sandwiches, but if you're like most people you are concerned about the number of calories in the corned beef. The truth is that a traditional Reuben is probably one of the worst sandwiches that anyone on a diet can eat, but, fortunately, we have a solution. This recipe for a turkey Reuben is just as tasty and much healthier.
Our recipe uses turkey instead of corned beef and replaces the butter with heart-healthy olive oil.
2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
8 slices of rye bread, slightly stale
4 slices of reduced fat Swiss cheese, 1 ounce each
8 ounces of thinly sliced, low fat smoked turkey
2/3 c sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1/4 c fat-free Thousand Island dressing
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
These sandwiches are a meal on their own, but many people like to add a pickle spear or potato chips as a side.
If this becomes one of your go-to meals for busy nights, you may want to consider a family-sized panini press. These machines can make it easy to do a lot of sandwiches in the same amount of time. If you’re concerned about added fat, look for a model that doesn’t require oil.
Recipe adapted from MyRecipes.