Chad came home for lunch and I excitedly asked him if he wanted me to make a turkey meatball sub for him with the leftover turkey meatballs we had (the idea had come to me the other day while cooking the meatballs so this excitement was just about at it’s peak after marinating in my head for the past day and a half).
He agreed (probably just to shut me up), and then had to eat it while I sat five inches from his face the entire time asking him how good it was.
Luckily he’s nice and gave me all the enthusiasm he could between each bite.
Either he’s a really good actor, or I was just way too excited about this idea (I’m guessing the latter, no offense to your acting skills Chad) because after he left and I began thinking about my lunch choice…all I could think about was that darn meatball sub.
Knowing I’d NEVER be able to finish a full sub stuffed with meatballs, mozzarella and marinara, I decided to make a more Cait’s Plate-friendly version for myself.
Open Faced Turkey Meatball Sandwich.
I pulled out a big old slice of Trader Joe’s 100% Whole Wheat Sourdough that I enjoyed so much yesterday and topped it with Trader Joe’s Tomato Basil Marinara, the remaining turkey meatballs and reduced fat mozzarella cheese.
Popped into the oven (set to “BROIL”) until the cheese turned gooey and toasted and viola!
A excellent little lunch if you ask me.
Filling, but not overly so, and perfectly complimented with a side salad –
Mixed greens, baby carrots and avocado topped with Annie’s Balsamic.
Delicious.
But not as delicious as that darn meatball sandwich…
Time to hit the books!
Hi Cait! I’m sure you’ve already mentioned this and I’m fairly new to Cait’s Plate, but what are you studying for? Love the blog btw. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by! So glad you like the blog 🙂 I’m studying for the GREs right now – hoping to go back to school to become an RD! 🙂
Lunch buddies are the best! Dang that looks so good too! Now I’m hungry and I don’t even eat meatballs! Good luck with the studying…I should be doing that too!
Haha – Trader Joe’s makes some pretty darn good meatless ones! 😉 And thank you – I’m going to need the luck!
That looks delish! Now I’m craving something marinara…
Good luck with the studying!
Thank you!
If I had an outdoor study area like yours, I would be happy to just study all day! Then eat a meatball sandwich.
Haha – that’s pretty much just what I did! 🙂
Seriously, now I can’t get it out of my head. I want you to come be my girlfriend…pretty please?
Good luck studying!!
YES YES AND YES!! And thank you! I need it!
That meatball sub looks amazing!! Great fuel for studying…good luck 🙂
It was quite good – and actually proved to be pretty decent study food! 🙂
Ok, this one made my Mouth Water, Lol
We eat this Frozen Meatloaf from Trader Joes, and I’ve been making Sandwiches with the leftovers… But it reminds me of Meatball Sandwiches, because it has some sort of Tomato Sauce on it
I Cut a Slice of it, put it on some good bread, and then throw a Slice of Mozzarella on it… Then Heat it in the Mini Oven, makes a Great Lunch
The Salad Looks Great Too
DarkJade-
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
you know you did a good job when..that sub sounds so delicious right now… and it’s 6:45 in the morning hahaha
Ahaha – I love it!