Pesto tuna meatballs subs are a lighter, fresher take on your traditional meatball sub. They’re packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and only take 30 minutes to make!
If you’re craving a sub that’s packed with flavour but healthier than your usual sub, try these pesto tuna meatballs subs. Made with garlic, cheese, nuts and basil, pesto is terrific way to flavour things such as these meatballs and as a condiment on your sub. You can use store bought pesto for convenience or try this healthy homemade pesto.
If you want to get more fish in your diet, these pesto tuna meatballs subs are a tasty way to do it. Plus they’re easy to make. Simply mix the ingredients together, roll into balls and bake!
Tuna serves up a ton of health benefits
Good source of protein
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol
High in vitamin D which is essential for bone health
Contains iron, vitamin B6, Potassium, selenium and iodine
Ingredients for pesto tuna meatball subs
Tuna: I use canned tuna for convenience.
Pesto: You can use store bought or try my healthy homemade pesto. Add some in the meatballs and spread it on the sub for extra flavour!
Eggs and breadcrumbs: The glue for the meatballs and to keep them moist.
Mayonnaise: For extra flavour and also to help keep the meatballs moist.
Lemon juice: To brighten and bring all the flavours together.
Pepper: For seasoning. Note: I didn’t add any salt because the pesto and breadcrumbs were already salty.
Topping ideas: Cheese, avocado, lettuce tomatoes and or sprouts.
Hope you enjoy these pesto tuna meatball subs!
Pesto Tuna Meatball Subs
Pesto tuna meatballs subs are a lighter, fresher take on your traditional meatball sub. They’re packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and only take 30 minutes to make!
3small sub rollsthis recipe makes 6 meatballs, 2 meatballs per roll
Sub topping ideas: mayonnaisepesto, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts
Instructions
Drain tuna. In a small bowl, flake canned tuna with a fork.
Add pesto, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice and black pepper. Mix.
If meatballs are too soft, add more breadcrumbs, a tablespoon at a time. If meatballs are too dry, you can add more mayonnaise.
Form 6 meatballs and place on a silicone baking sheet or parchment lined baking tray.
Bake for around 10 minutes at 400°F or 204°C until meatballs are browned.
Spread mayonnaise on one side of the sub roll and pesto on the other side of the sub roll. Fill with tuna meatballs and toppings like cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes or sprouts.
