Healthier Meatball Subs

Transform your sandwich game with these Healthier Meatball Subs—a guilt-free way to enjoy a comfort food classic! Made with lean ground turkey, fiber-rich rolled oats, and baked to perfection, these tender meatballs are packed with wholesome flavor. Tossed in a fragrant homemade marinara sauce and tucked into hearty whole wheat rolls, each sub is topped with a melty duo of mozzarella and Parmesan for the ultimate cheesy finish. Perfect for a quick dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal, this recipe offers the indulgence you crave with a healthier twist. Ready in under 45 minutes, these subs are a nutritious and satisfying choice the whole family will love! Keywords: healthier meatball subs, ground turkey meatballs, whole wheat sub rolls, baked meatball recipe, quick healthy dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey (93% lean)
• 0.5 cup Rolled oats
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 14 ounce Crushed tomatoes (no salt added)
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
• 4 Whole wheat sub rolls
• 0.5 cup Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, rolled oats, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Shape the turkey mixture into approximately 16 small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the crushed tomatoes and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the fresh basil just before removing the sauce from the heat.

Step 7

Once the meatballs are cooked, gently toss them in the marinara sauce until well coated.

Step 8

Cut the whole wheat sub rolls lengthwise, leaving them hinged at the back. Spoon 4 meatballs with sauce into each roll.

Step 9

Top the meatballs with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese and Parmesan.

Step 10

Place the assembled subs on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1441.9 grams (1441.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2401

Total Fat 91.90g	118%
Saturated Fat 27.10g	136%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 681mg	227%
Sodium 3620mg	157%
Total Carbohydrate 220.70g	80%
Dietary Fiber 29.30g	105%
Total Sugars 37.00g
Protein 172.00g	344%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 1057mg	81%
Iron 22mg	120%
Potassium 3029mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 28.7%

Carbs: 36.8%