Beetroot has an earthy and slightly sweet taste, which makes it the perfect pairing for the fragrant spices in our homemade pastrami rub.
First we boil our beets, then we cover them in the rub and roast until tender before slicing for our epic sandwich.
Notes:
- We use whole black peppercorns, which we freshly grind in a pestle and mortar. Alternatively you can add the peppercorns to a plastic food bag and crush them with a rolling pin. If you don’t have whole black peppercorns, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of pre-ground black pepper, however the pastrami rub will have a sharper flavour.
- It’s important to leave the beetroot to cool down after they come out the oven. This will ensure the pastrami rub doesn’t fall off when you slice the beetroot.
- If you want to get all the health benefits from sauerkraut, it’s important you buy a sauerkraut which is unpasteurised. This means it hasn’t been treated with heat to increase the shelf life of the sauerkraut – and as a result it still contains lots of the probiotics necessary to support good gut health.
- This recipe will make more tofu mayonnaise than you will need for these sandwiches. But you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 1 week.
We gut you!
- Recent studies have shown that maintaining a good gut is an important way to support your immune, heart and brain health.
- We’ve designed this sandwich to help you give your gut what it needs to function well. From the fibre in the beetroot and bread, which feed the bacteria in your gut, to the active probiotics in the unpasteurised sauerkraut (see notes) – this sandwich is packed with lots of gut-friendly ingredients.
- What’s more, the lettuce contain polyphenols which help the bacteria in your gut thrive!
- If possible, you can also buy sourdough bread which is higher in fibre and therefore more beneficial for your gut.
Beetroot Pastrami Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 medium raw beetroot
- 1 tsp black peppercorns, freshly ground (see notes)
- 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds, freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt
- olive oil
- 4 thick slices of bread
- 160 g sauerkraut, see notes
- 8 lettuce leaves, we use butterhead
For the tofu mayo:
- 300 g silken tofu
- 1/2 lemon, juice only
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, plus extra for serving
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
Method
- Slice the top and tail off the beetroot (leave the skins on), then add them to a large saucepan. Fill the saucepan with cold water until the beetroot are completely submerged, then quickly bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C fan / 425°F and line a small baking tray with baking paper.
- Run the beetroot under cold water in a sink and - while the water is running - use your fingers to peel the skin off the beetroot. Pat dry the beetroot with a paper towel or cloth and leave to one side.
- In a bowl, combine the ground black peppercorns, ground mustard seeds, coriander, smoked paprika, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. This is your pastrami rub.
- Generously brush the beetroot all over with olive oil, then cover each beetroot in the pastrami rub. Transfer to the baking tray and bake for 30-40 minutes or until the beetroot is tender in the middle, then leave to cool for 30 minutes or so, before slicing approximately 2-3mm thick.
- Meanwhile add the tofu mayo ingredients, along with a pinch of salt, to a food processor. Process until smooth, then set aside. Note: this will make more tofu mayo than you need so see our notes for storing suggestions.
- To assemble the sandwiches, lightly toast the bread, then add a generous dollop of tofu mayo to the bottom slice, followed by the lettuce leaves, beetroot pastrami slices and sauerkraut. Spoon some extra dijon mustard on the top slice, then add the slice on top and cut in half to serve. Enjoy!
1 Comment
Ankara’da mali müşavir ve muhasebeci hizmetleri sunan birçok firma bulunmaktadır. Her iki hizmet türü de işletmenizin finansal yönetimi için vazgeçilmezdir. Muhasebeciler, günlük mali işlemleri yönetirken, mali müşavirler stratejik mali danışmanlık sunar. Doğru profesyonellerle çalışmak, işletmenizin finansal başarısını garanti altına alır.