Turkey Spinach Meatball Subs
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
12 sandwiches
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Calories
437 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Turkey Spinach Meatball Subs
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Satisfy a Meatball Sub craving with this healthier Turkey Spinach Meatball Sub. Flavorful and swimming in marinara sauce, it's hard not to love this simple and delicious sandwich.
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Ingredients
Turkey Spinach Meatballs (makes 26 total)
- 1 ¼ lbs. lean ground turkey
- 12 oz. cut leaf spinach cooked and drained well
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 4 teaspoons fresh oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Marinara Sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 ¾ cups tomato puree
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 4 teaspoons fresh oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sandwiches
- 12 ciabatta rolls
- fresh mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Prepare the Meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet -- line it with parchment paper, aluminum foil or a silpat mat. Spray with cooking spray, and set aside.
- In a large glass bowl, combine the ground turkey, cooked spinach, onion, garlic cloves, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg and spices using your hands.
- When the meatball mixture has come together and is well mixed, prepare the meatballs. Using a small cookie scoop, form the meatballs with your hands, then place carefully on the baking sheet. Repeat the process until all the mixture has been made into meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs for 30-40 minutes, or until browned on the outside and cooked through in the middle.
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables have become translucent.
- Pour in the tomato puree and water, stirring until combined. Add the tomato paste and the spices, and bring to a boil.
- Once at a boil, lower heat to a simmer and partially cover, simmering until the meatballs have finished cooking.
Combine the meatballs and marinara
- When the meatballs have finished cooking, transfer them directly into the marinara sauce.
- Simmer the sauce and meatballs for an additional 30 minutes.
Prepare the sandwiches
- Toast the bread.
- Slice the bread in half, and place the fresh mozzarella down first on the bottom slice.
- Gently spoon meatballs and marinara sauce on top of the mozzarella, then top the sandwich with the other half of the bread.
- Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1sandwich
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
936mg
(39%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 936mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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