Combine one part old-fashioned oats and two parts water or milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Add a pinch of salt. Microwave the oats on high for three to five minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the dish reaches your desired consistency. Spice up your oatmeal with flavorful additions. Try adding a handful of chopped, dried or fresh fruit, nuts, a dash of ground cinnamon or nutmeg, or a splash of vanilla extract.
Two slices of rye bread contain 166 calories, and a 3-ounce serving of corned beef contains 213 calories. The butter used to grill the sandwich contains 36 calories per pat. Add a 1/2-cup serving of drained sauerkraut for 14 calories and a slice of Swiss cheese for 106 calories. Top the sandwich with 1 tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing for an additional 56 calories. Assembled, a homemade Reuben sandwich contains about 591 calories.
Made with regular ingredients, a homemade Reuben contains about 30 grams of fat and about 1,986 milligrams of sodium. Use low-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients to significantly lower these numbers. In comparison, a Reuben sandwich from Arby's contains 30 grams of total fat, with about 8 grams being saturated. The sandwich has 1,610 milligrams of sodium as well. A small Schlozsky's Reuben contains 25 grams of total fat, of which 12 grams are saturated, and 1,435 milligrams of sodium.