How do I make vegetarian meatball sub sliders?

Enjoy the meatball sub experience without meat! Try our vegetarian Meatball Sub Sliders recipe for a delicious twist on a classic favorite!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make vegetarian Meatball Sub Sliders. Items include: Quinoa Breadcrumbs Grated Parmesan cheese Onion Garlic cloves Tomato paste Soy sauce Dried oregano Salt and pepper Sub rolls Marinara or tomato sauce Shredded mozzarella cheese Sliced bell peppers or jalapeños

Quinoa 2 cups
Breadcrumbs 1 cup
Grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup
Onion 1/4 cup
Garlic cloves 2
Tomato paste 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce 1 tablespoon
Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper To taste
Sub rolls 4
Marinara or tomato sauce To taste
Shredded mozzarella cheese To taste
Sliced bell peppers or jalapeños Optional

Take note
Be careful not to accidentally eat all the meatballs before they make it into the sliders. They're that delicious!

1

Preheat the oven

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). We need to get it nice and toasty to cook these heavenly veggie meatballs!

2

Mix ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of cooked quinoa, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.

3

Form meatballs

Now it's time to get your hands dirty! Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into meatball shapes. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

4

Bake the meatballs

Pop those meatballs into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside. Resist the temptation to snack on them while they bake!

5

Prepare the sub rolls

While your meatballs are baking, cut your sub rolls horizontally, leaving the tops attached. Lightly toast the rolls to give them that perfect crunch.

6

Assemble the sliders

Spread a layer of marinara or tomato sauce on each toasted sub roll. Arrange a few meatballs on each roll, then top with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese. You can also add some sliced bell peppers or jalapeños for an extra kick!

7

Broil to perfection

Preheat your broiler and place the assembled sliders on a baking sheet. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on them, we don't want any burnt buns!

8

Serve and savor

Take a moment to appreciate your culinary masterpiece, then serve your vegetarian Meatball Sub Sliders hot and fresh. Get ready to savor the deliciousness!