Meatball Marinara Sub
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Meatball Marinara Sub

Recipe by Made by Blitz
Servings
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4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 tin black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1/2 red onion

  • 2 sprigs rosemary

  • 1 sprig basil

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 100g cooked couscous

  • 2 Tbsp tomato purée

  • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast

  • 4 Tbsp breadcrumbs

  • 3 Tbsp soya sauce

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • 2 sub rolls

  • 200g cherry tomatoes

  • Vegan cheese (optional)

Directions

  • Add the chickpeas, black beans, onion, herbs, and garlic to a food processor and blitz until smooth.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and mix in the couscous, tomato purée, nutritional yeast, breadcrumbs, and soya sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Form the mixture into balls and fry over medium heat until crispy on all sides.
  • Microwave or pan fry the tomatoes until they burst. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the tomatoes and the meatballs. Slice the rolls in half and top with the meatball mixture and the cheese, if using.
  • Place under the grill for 4 to 6 minutes and serve.

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