Easy Vegan Meatball Sandwich

A tasty, quick, and easy vegan meatball sandwich full of fresh vegetables that is great for a meal on the go.

Ingredients:

• 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 4 vegan hot dog buns
• 1 cup arugula
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined but still slightly chunky

Shape the mixture into small meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet

Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm

While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat

Once the meatballs are done, assemble the sandwiches by placing meatballs in the hot dog buns, topping with marinara sauce, arugula, red onion, and cherry tomatoes

Serve immediately and enjoy