Italian Grinders
4 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 frozen soy-protein burgers or soy-protein vegetable burgers
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion cut in half, sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper cut into 1⁄4-inch strips
- 1 small green bell pepper cut into 1⁄4-inch strips
- 4 hot dog buns split
- ½ cup organic tomato pasta sauce any variety, heated
Instructions
- On large microwavable plate, microwave burgers uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until thawed.
- In medium bowl, mix thawed burgers, cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Shape mixture into 16 balls.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium heat.
- Add burger balls; cook, turning frequently, until brown.
- Remove from skillet; keep warm.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
- Place 4 burger balls in each bun.
- Top with vegetable mixture.
- Serve with pasta sauce.
Notes & Wine Advice
Can’t resist the aroma and flavor of a meatball sandwich slathered in spaghetti sauce and adorned with peppers and onions? The solution is at hand. Frozen soy-protein burgers mixed with just a few ingredients create memorable “meatless” meatballs.
Nutrition values
Calories: 330 kcal