Vegan Meatball Subs

Meatless balls:
1 cup crumbled soy ground ‘meat’ (like Gimme Lean)
1/3 cup finely minced red onion
1/2-2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste

Tomato Sauce:
Extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
3-4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
Sea salt
Generous pinch dried oregano
1, 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 large cans diced tomatoes, do not drain juices
1 carrot, left whole
2 bay leaves
3-4 sprigs fresh basil, leaves removed
Cracked black pepper

4 Hot dog buns
4 oz. of shredded vegan mozzarella

Prepare the sauce. Preheat oven to 375o.
Prepare the meatballs. Combine all ingredients well and form into balls. Place on an oiled baking sheet and bake for 20
minutes, turning once, halfway through cooking.

Prepare the tomato sauce. Place a small amount of oil, onion and garlic in a soup pot over medium heat. When the onions
begin to sizzle, add a pinch of salt and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add tomato paste, 2 cans of water (tomato paste can) and stir
until smooth. Add tomatoes, a light seasoning of salt, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook,
covered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves; season taste with salt and pepper; stir in basil
and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes more.

Allow sauce to cool and the assemble subs. 3-4 meatballs depending on the size of the meatballs you make. Smother with sauce and top with cheese.

Makes 4 servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARYMUNOZ4.