Meatless Meatball Sub

TVP is textured vegetable protein, and it is very versatile as a meat substitute. It may seem like this recipe has a lot of ingredients, but it is fairly easy to make. TVP doesn't have much flavor on its own so there are a lot of seasonings added to make it taste more like real meat. 

Ingredients:
Meatballs
1 1/4 c. TVP
1 3/4 c. water
1 small onion
2 Tbsp oil
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp liquid smoke
1tsp Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. flour
1 Tbsp vital wheat gluten
1/4 c oil for frying

Sandwich
Sub style bread loaves
Mozzarella slices
Pesto
Marinara sauce

Recipe:
Bring the water to a boil. Add the TVP and let it sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile saute the onion and garlic in oil. Add all the spices and liquids. Combine this mixture with the TVP.

In a separate bowl add flour, bread crumbs, and wheat gluten. Mix the dry ingredients with the TVP. Heat oil in a frying pan. Roll mixture into 1 inch balls and fry until all sides are golden brown.

Spread pesto onto the bread, fill with meatballs, and top with cheese and marinara sauce. Place the sandwich under the broiler until cheese is melted.