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Meatless meatball sub

Mouthwatering Meatless Meatball Sub

Impress vegans and carnivores with a meatless meatball sub that delivers on flavors, textures, and fullness every time for the perfect lunch.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 137 kcal

Equipment

  • mortar and pestle or food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 4 French bread rolls

Meatballs

  • 8-10 Gardein meatless meatballs
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs

Aioli

  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups fresh basil, mint
  • 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Filler/garnishing

  • 1 bunch arugula leaves
  • 4 pickles
  • 1 bag chips

Caramelized onions

  • 1 large white or yellow onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

Prepare the meatless meatballs

  • Take the Gardein's meatball out of the freezer the night before.
  • Cut each meatball in half and pan-fry them in a little oil until they are done.
  • Pour 2-3 cups of tomato sauce and Italian herbs over the meatballs and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened. This should only take 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
    Meatles meatballs in tomato sauce

Make the aioli

  • In a mortar or a small food processor, add 2 cloves of garlic, 2-3 cups of fresh basil leaves and/or other green herbs, some salt, and pulse until you get a paste.
    Herbs in mortar and pestle
  • Add the vegan mayonnaise and pulse a few times. Add a litt water or olive oil if it is too thick.

Make caramelized onions

  • Over medium heat, cook the sliced onions in 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.
  • When they start to sweat, add the balsamic vinegar and salt, and quickly stir it. Cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
    caramelized onions
  • Set aside to cool down.

Assemble

  • Cut each bread roll in half making sure to only cut one side so that it holds together when filled.
  • Spread a layer of aioli, then top with the meatballs and some of the tomato sauce.
  • Place a layer of caramelized onions on top of the meatballs.
  • Add several arugula leaves and/or lettuce leaves.
    Vegan Meatball Sub
  • Add a pickle on the side or inside the sub if you prefer.
  • Serve with a side of your favorite chips!

Notes

This sandwich goes great with coleslaw or green salad.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1309mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1328IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 2mg
Keyword vegan meat
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