Open-Faced Meatball Subs PT40M https://img3.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1025/6f/1/423266/300x200x90.jpg 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. 4 servings 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

Open-Faced Meatball Subs

4.5

( By Tracy )

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.

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
- 1/2 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

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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.

04 Author

Tracy

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Open-Faced Meatball Subs

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