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Reuben-ish sandwich
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Reuben-ish sandwich

8 ingredients 1 openrecipes
Reuben-ish sandwich

The origin of the Reuben sandwich is hotly disputed, but many New Yorkers say it began in Reuben's Deli on East 58th Street. A classic Reuben sandwich should have Thousand Island dressing, but this is my version. Try it with nice smoked ham if you can't find pastrami.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

273
Calories
17g
Protein
14g
Fat
18g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Swiss Cheese 1 oz (28g) 108
Rye Bread 1 slice (32g) 83
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Watercress 1 cup (34g) 4
Sauerkraut not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 big slices rye bread, 1cm in size
  • low fat mayonnaise
  • 3 heaped tablespoons sauerkraut
  • 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced
  • 3 slices pastrami
  • a few gherkins
  • 60 g Swiss cheese
  • 1 handful watercress leaves, to serve

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By jamieoliver · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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