Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsCommon Market DurhamVegan Trueben (v) Recipe

Vegan Trueben (v) Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

House-smoked tofu, vegan mozzarella, sauerkraut, and housemade 1000 island grilled on local marble rye

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tofu

    Press the firm tofu to remove excess moisture. Slice it into 1/2 inch thick slabs.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Tofu

    Using a stovetop smoker or a grill with wood chips, smoke the tofu slabs for about 20 minutes until infused with smoke flavor.

  3. 3

    Make the 1000 Island Dressing

    In a bowl, combine vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread a layer of the 1000 Island dressing on two slices of marble rye. Layer with smoked tofu, vegan mozzarella, and sauerkraut. Top with the other two slices of bread.

  5. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet and grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Slice the sandwiches in half and serve warm with extra sauerkraut or dressing on the side.

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