Why is it Easier to Make This Dish in a Baking Dish?

The walls of the baking dish will help hold the sub rolls up as you fill and broil them. They also do better at containing any spillage from the sauce compared to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Is This a High Protein Meal?

Depending on the vegan meatball you use, it can be! We know our tofu meatballs have a ton of grams of protein in them. Check the recipe or product if you use something else.

How Can I Check If My Vegan Cheese is Melted?

With our brand of vegan provolone, it started to yellow a little bit, so color change is a good method. You could also poke it with a toothpick or fork to see if it has melted.

Can I Use an Air Fryer?

Yep! They're great if you want to make a smaller number of sandwiches. Add your sandwich(s) to the air fryer and then run it at 400 F or 205 C for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Vegan Meatball Subs

Name: Vegan Meatball Subs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 to 20 Vegan Meatballs (we used our Tofu Meatballs, see note 1 for other options); 4 Sandwich Buns; 4 Tablespoons Vegan Butter; 2 Cups Marinara Sauce (we like Rao's or Prego); 3 to 4 Slices Vegan Provolone (see note 2 for other options); Grated Vegan Parmesan, About a Half Cup (we like Violife)

Description

This Vegan Meatball Sub recipe is so juicy and packed with flavor and protein! Stuff your hoagie rolls with vegan meatballs and enjoy!

Ingredients

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16 to 20 Vegan Meatballs (we used our Tofu Meatballs, see note 1 for other options)
4 Sandwich Buns
4 Tablespoons Vegan Butter
2 cups Marinara Sauce (we like Rao's or Prego)
3 to 4 Slices Vegan Provolone (see note 2 for other options)
Grated Vegan Parmesan, About a Half Cup (we like Violife)

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Instructions

Prep: Make and cook your vegan meatballs. If you're following our tofu meatballs recipe, you can make these ahead of time. Many of them can be stored in a refrigerator, so they can be prepped in advance as well.
Preheat: Set your oven to broil and work on the next steps while it heats up.
Baste the Bread: Place 4 hoagie or Italian sub buns in a 9x13 baking dish or a baking tray with parchment paper. The former is easier. Open the bun but do NOT break them apart into separate pieces. Baste the inside with vegan butter or our vegan garlic butter.
Add the Vegan Meatballs: Either mix your vegan meatballs and sauce together in a bowl and then add to the sandwiches or add a little sauce to each one, then add the meatballs, and then cover them in more sauce. You'll want 4 to 5 meatballs to a sub, depending on the length of your buns.
Add the Vegan Provolone: Rip the slices up and place them on top of the meatballs. Do not add the parmesan yet.
Broil: Add the dish to the oven and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Err on the side of caution, as some vegan cheese brands melt but don't spread out that much. They can trick you into thinking they're not done! One thing that can help your vegan cheese melt is spraying them lightly with oil or even water.
Serving: Remove from oven and then grate vegan parmesan on top of each vegan meatball sandwich. Let cool for 5 minutes and then enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: There are lots of other vegan meatball products and recipes out there if tofu doesn't work for you! Beyond Meat and Impossible have vegan ground beef that you can easily adapt into our meatball recipe and at least Beyond Meat also sells pre-formed meatballs. Gardein also has some great frozen pre-made meatballs. You could also make chickpea meatballs or lentil meatballs as a replacement, or try our gluten-free vegan meatballs that are kidney bean based!
Note 2: There are so many other vegan cheese products that would work with this recipe! You could try our homemade vegan mozzarella cheese or some store-bought shreds. I think shreds might melt even better. You could also use this vegan cheese sauce as well.
Note 3: It's easier to use a baking dish as it holds the buns in place, which helps with basting, filling, and broiling.
Note 4: If using an air fryer, cook for 5 to 10 minutes at 400F or 205 C.
Note 5: The nutrition information below does not include the buns.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Lunch, Dinner
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American, Italian