Description
Gameday just got better with these easy quinoa beef meatball subs. Hearty, but healthy subs make for a quick and delicious sammie to serve a crowd!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cups Quinoa, Cooked
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 2 whole Eggs, Whisked
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- ¼ cups Olive Oil
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 4 whole Sub Rolls
- ¾ cups Mozzarella, Shredded
- Fresh Basil (garnish)
- Parmesan Cheese, Garnish
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, beef, eggs, salt, and pepper. Form into 9 one-inch meatballs.
Preheat a skillet to medium heat and add olive oil. Place meatballs into the skillet and cook on the first side for about 4 minutes; flip, add the marinara, and continue to cook for additional 4 minutes.
Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and place sub rolls on top. Take 3 meatballs and place them into a roll. Top meatballs with mozzarella and bake in the oven for at least 5 minutes or until the cheese is golden. Garnish with basil and Parmesan.
Recipe adapted from Food and Wine magazine.
