Open-Faced Meatball Subs Recipe

Name: Open-Faced Meatball Subs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces 99% lean ground turkey breast; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup water; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 5 ounces fresh baby spinach; 2 (2.5-oz.) whole-wheat hoagie rolls, halved horizontally; 4 (3/4-oz.) slices reduced-fat provolone cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces 99% lean ground turkey breast
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup water
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
2 (2.5-oz.) whole-wheat hoagie rolls, halved horizontally
4 (3/4-oz.) slices reduced-fat provolone cheese

1
Preheat broiler to high.
2
Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl. Shape turkey mixture into 12 meatballs.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add meatballs to pan; cook 4 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Add sauce and 1/2 cup water; cook 7 minutes. Place meatball mixture in a bowl.
4
Wipe out pan with paper towels; return to medium-high heat. Add remaining oil and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes, stirring until wilted. Place bread pieces, cut side up, on a baking sheet; top evenly with spinach, meatball mixture, and cheese. Broil 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces 99% lean ground turkey breast, 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 3 tablespoons whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Open-Faced Meatball Subs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Open-Faced Meatball Subs

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