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Meatless Meatball Subs

Meatless Meatball Subs

You won’t miss the meat in these savory eggplant meatballs with umami-filled mushrooms. Unlike a lot of veggie meatballs, these hold their shape and are incredibly versatile. They’re great here, in a sub with tomato sauce and some cheese, but if you have leftovers, add them to a grain bowl or serve them as the main attraction with a side of roasted vegetables or a side salad. They freeze well, too: doubling this recipe is highly recommended.

Ingreadient :
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small eggplant, unpeeled and chopped (2½ cups)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
  • 6 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced (2½ cups)
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • ½ cup cooked brown rice, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (6-inch) whole-wheat hoagie rolls, split and toasted
  • 1 cup Italian-style tomato sauce (homemade, jarred, or from 1 [14-ounce] can), divided
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about ¼ cup)
  • Fresh basil, torn for serving
Direction :
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small eggplant, unpeeled and chopped (2½ cups)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
  • 6 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced (2½ cups)
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • ½ cup cooked brown rice, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (6-inch) whole-wheat hoagie rolls, split and toasted
  • 1 cup Italian-style tomato sauce (homemade, jarred, or from 1 [14-ounce] can), divided
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about ¼ cup)
  • Fresh basil, torn for serving