Reuben Sandwich
Each Reuben Sandwich packs 42g protein and 1,326 calories — a substantial lunch that crushes your midday protein requirement in one meal. Two servings prep quickly on the stovetop, making it ideal for consolidating your protein intake on heavy training days. Built for lifters who need calorie-dense meals to support muscle gain without multiple dishes.
Ingredients
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(240g)
- •Ketchup(60g)
- •Sweet Pickle Relish(80g)
Sweet pickle relish. Found near ketchup and mustard.
- •Sriracha sauce(5g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Yellow Onion(15g)
- •Garlic(60g)
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Bread, Rye, Sliced
- •Pastrami, Beef, Sliced(340g)
- •Sauerkraut, Canned, Drained(180g)
- •Cheese, Swiss
- •Butter(30g)
Instructions
- 1Make the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, sriracha, lemon juice, grated onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 2Make the Reuben. Evenly spread the slices of bread with the butter, flip over and evenly spread dressing on the non-buttered side of each bread slice.
- 3Top the dressed side of two bread slices, dressed-sides up, with the pastrami, sauerkraut, and cheese. Place the remaining slices, dressing-sides down, on top.
- 4Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add the sandwiches to the pan and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 5-8 minutes. Flip the sandwiches and cook until golden brown on the bottom and the cheese has melted, 5-8 minutes more.
- 5Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board. Cut in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1326
calories
42g
protein
112g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Saturated fat
- 26.4g
- Sodium
- 3941 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.0g
2 servings per batch · ~520g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Reuben Sandwich have per serving?
Each serving delivers 42g of protein and 1326 calories with 112g fat and 40g carbs, making this a high-calorie, high-protein lunch. The macro profile is heavily fat-skewed due to the corned beef and dressing content.
How long does Reuben Sandwich take to prep?
Quick prep time on the stovetop with only 2 servings per batch means you're looking at minimal total time for a substantial meal. This is best prepped fresh or reheated rather than batch-prepared for the full week.
Is Reuben Sandwich good for muscle gain?
At 42g protein and 1326 calories per serving, this sandwich suits muscle gain phases where you need caloric density and substantial protein intake. The high fat and calorie content makes it effective for pushing a caloric surplus.
