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Easy Vegan Meatball Sub (with Frozen Meatballs)

Vegan Meatball Sub (with Frozen Meatballs)

This cozy vegan meatball sub layers saucy plant-based meatballs and melty cheese on garlicky toasted buns - made easy with frozen meatballs and your favorite jarred sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Print TRADITIONAL Recipe
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Pkg Vegan Meatballs
  • 1 Jar Pasta Sauce
  • 1 Pkg Brat & Sausage Buns or similar
  • Vegan Butter
  • Sprinkle Garlic Powder
  • Sprinkle Salt
  • Vegan Cheese mozzarella, parmesan, or simple nutritional yeast

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Prepare Vegan Meatballs: cook according to package instructions. We recommend baking or air frying to get a firmer texture to start.
    1 Pkg Vegan Meatballs
  • Prepare the Sauce: heat sauce in a saucepan on the stove (or in microwave).
    1 Jar Pasta Sauce
  • When meatballs are done, add to sauce and simmer for a few minutes to incorporate flavors.

Prepare the Bun

  • Spread vegan butter on each side of the bun.
    1 Pkg Brat & Sausage Buns, Vegan Butter
  • Sprinkle garlic powder and salt on each.
    Sprinkle Garlic Powder, Sprinkle Salt
  • Toast bun in air fryer for 4 minutes or in oven/broiler until golden brown.

Assemble the Sandwich

  • Spread sauce onto bun and add meatballs.
  • Sprinkle sub with vegan cheese.
    Vegan Cheese
  • Serve as is or slightly heat sandwich to melt cheese, if desired (by microwave, oven, or air fryer).