Open-Faced Meatball Subs

By Tracy

4 Person

40 Minutes

400 Calories

This is was a huge hit with adults and kids alike. Meatballs were delicious! Lemon zest added wonderful flavor. The only suggestion would be if using the jarred sauce you could probably omit the 1/2 cup in step 3. The sauce was a bit thin for our taste. Grab a knife and fork for these mile-high Italian subs.

Ingredients

4 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
2 whole-wheat hoagie rolls, halved horizontally
5 oz. fresh baby spinach
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup water
2 cups fresh marinara sauce
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
3 tbsp. whole-wheat panko
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
8 oz. 99% lean ground turkey breast

Method

01

Preheat broiler to high.
02

Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl. Shape turkey mixture into 12 meatballs.
03

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add meatballs to pan; cook 4 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add sauce and 1/2 cup water; cook 7 minutes. Place meatball mixture in a bowl.
04

Wipe out pan with paper towels; return to medium-high heat. Add remaining oil and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes, stirring until wilted.
05

Place bread pieces, cut side up, on a baking sheet; top evenly with spinach, meatball mixture, and cheese. Broil 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

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Open-Faced Meatball Subs

3.9

( By Tracy )

01 Information

Grade medium
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 400 Kcal
Prep Time 30 Mins
Cook Time 10 Mins
Total Time 40 Mins

02 Ingredients

4 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese

2 whole-wheat hoagie rolls, halved horizontally

5 oz. fresh baby spinach

3 cloves garlic

1/2 cup water

2 cups fresh marinara sauce

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. grated lemon rind

3 tbsp. whole-wheat panko

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

8 oz. 99% lean ground turkey breast

03 Method

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high.

Step 2

Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl. Shape turkey mixture into 12 meatballs.

Step 3

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add meatballs to pan; cook 4 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add sauce and 1/2 cup water; cook 7 minutes. Place meatball mixture in a bowl.

Step 4

Wipe out pan with paper towels; return to medium-high heat. Add remaining oil and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes, stirring until wilted.

Step 5

Place bread pieces, cut side up, on a baking sheet; top evenly with spinach, meatball mixture, and cheese. Broil 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

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