Beanball sub

What’s better than a beanball sub?  This sub is packed with the flavours and plant based protein. These tender beanballs are coated with the ZestyKit signature marinera sauce and dressed with a creamy chipotle sauce. Serve this sub with a side salad topped with creamy chipotle.

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You will need

Preparation

1

Cook the beanballs: Pre heat the oven to 400F. Place the beanballs on a lined baking sheet. Cook for 13-16 minutes.

Vegan: Cook the vegan beanballs 9-10 minutes.

2

Prepare the salad: While the beanballs are cooking, dice the tomato in small dice. Assemble the salad and garnish with half of the chipotle mayo.

3

Heat the buns: Heat the buns in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes. 

4

Combine the tomato sauce & beanballs: Warm the marinera sauce in a covered bowl in the microwave.

In a medium bowl, place the beanballs and the marinera sauce.  Combine. 

5

Assemble & serve: Assemble the subs. Drizzle the rest of the chipotle mayo on the beanballs and serve with the side salad. Serve. 

Bon Appétit!

What's in my kit?

included

2 Portions

4 Portions

6 Portions

beanballs

200 gr

400 gr

600 gr

sub buns

2

4

6

marinera sauce

1/2 cup

1 cup

1 1/2 cup

chipotle mayo

1/4 cup

1/2 cup

3/4 cup

romaine

120 gr

240 gr

360 gr

tomato

1

2

3

Note: Full list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.

Health Fact

Dr. Craig Herrington, Nathuropath

Owner of: Regina Naturopathic

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Vegetables
Vegetables are the best way to get your daily vitamins and minerals. The goal is to eat 5 servings or more per day (~2-3 cups).

Cooking with Kids

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Owner of: Beyond Baby Nutrition

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Get kids in the kitchen
Get those kids in the kitchen! Little ones as young as two years old can help with meal prep. When kids help prepare food, they may be more likely to try the same food at the table.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 1, 3 & 4:

  • Place the bean balls on the lined bakingsheet
  • Place the buns on the lined baking sheed
  • Combine the tomato sauce and beanballs

Recommended Wine Pairing

BERINGER MAIN & VINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A strong vanilla flavour with blackberry on the finish. Soft, smooth tannins. 
Region: California, USA
Alcohol: 13%
Price
(SLGA): $12.78

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E&J GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY
Flavours of citrus notes, hints of vanilla and a dash of oak. The mouth-feel is soft, with a medium weight and slight crispiness. A lingering finish taste of ripe, red apples. 
Region: California, USA
Colour: White
Alcohol:
12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

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Ingredients

  • marinera sauce (crushed tomato, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, salt, rosemary, thyme)
  • sub buns (enriched wheat flour, water, yeast, sugar/glucose-frutose, wheat gluten, salt, soybeans and/or canola oil, soy lecithin, cultured wheat starch)
  • beanball (water, soy protein concentrate, canola oil, soy protein isolate, seasonings (modified cellulose, parmesan cheese (milk), sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, dehydrated bell pepper, dehydrated carrot, spices, spice eztracts, dehydrate garlic, dehydrated parsley, vitamins and minerals (thiamine mononitrate (b1), niacin, calcium pantothenate, folic acid, magnesium oxide, iron phosphate, zinc gluconate, copper gluconate), soy sauce (water, wheat, soy beans, salt), yeast extract, caramel colour, salt))
  • chipotle mayo (mayo (canola oil, water, liquid whole egg, vinegar, liquid yolk, salt, sugar, spices, concentrated lemon juice, calcium disodium edta), Chipotle Lime hot sauce (white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, onion, chipotle pepper, jalapeno pepper, thai chili pepper, lime, garlic, salt, brown sugar, kaffir lime leaves), vinegar, paprika, salt)
  • romaine
  • tomato
  • love

Gluten friendly adaptation:

  • Gluten free sub buns: water, corn starch, liquid egg-white, tapioca starch, brown rice flour, soybean and/or canola oil, sugar, yeast, chicory root inulin, psyllium husk, xanthan gum, cultured corn syrup solids, modified cellulose, powdered cellulose, salt, citric acid, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, iron, folate, amylase.
  • beanballs (vegan): Chickpeas, water, onions, canola oil, parsley, carrots, garbanzo meal, organic vinegar, spices, contains 2% or less of: Onion powder, garlic powder, cellulose gum, sodium bicarbonate, salt, carrageenan, organic caramel color, lime juice concentrate.  

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Note: Full list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.

Nutritional Information