Instructions: SERVES 4. LACTO/VEGAN

Slice tempeh in half crosswise, slice those pieces in half as if splitting a cake into layers. (You should have four equal pieces.) In a shallow baking dish, combine tamari or soy sauce, vinegar, water, garlic, pepper, caraway if using, dill, onion powder and paprika. Add tempeh slices; marinate at least 20 minutes or overnight, turning tempeh occasionally.

Microwave tempeh, covered, in marinade until hot, about 5 minutes. Spread mustard or salad dressing on 4 slices rye bread, add tempeh, sauerkraut and cheese and top with remaining slices of bread. Or serve as an open-faced sandwich by eliminating the top slices of bread and heating sandwich in microwave until cheese begins to melt.

Serves 4.

NOTE: To eliminate the marinating step, use lemon-broiled tempeh or flavored seitan strips, available from the refrigerated case of your natural food store.

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