Low Carb Meatball Subs

One of the questions I get asked most as a Weight Watcher is to find the LOWEST point anything – breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or football food.   

I don’t subscribe to that philosophy, because personally I found that if I ate super low point throughout the day, the feeding frenzy I had at night was unbelievable.  

But, I have to say, these low carb meatball subs are not only delicious, but no one will know that you brought “weight watcher food” to your next get together or tailgate.

Ingredients needed for Low Carb Meatball Subs

  • ground turkey breast – make sure it is 96% lean in order for it to be zero WW points
  • turkey pepperoni – this adds so much flavor to the meatballs!
  • seasonings: salt, pepper, crushed red pepper
  • egg
  • breadcrumbs
  • pizza sauce (I use Mid’s pizza sauce – super delicious and low point)
  • garlic

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Low Carb Meatball Subs

Yield: 6 servings (3 meatballs per sandwich)
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes

One of the questions I get asked most is "can you make a low point xyz" but make it still taste good! These hearty, delicious turkey meatballs subs will satisfy anyone - Weight Watcher or not! The secret is chopped turkey pepperoni in the meatballs, and these low carb hot dog buns. 3 WW points without the cheese, 4 WW points with the cheese. You're welcome! 😂

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey breast (I used 96% lean)
  • 1 ounce turkey pepperoni, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon oregano (or Italian seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 6 low carb hot dog buns
  • 1/2 cup Mid's pizza sauce
  • 1 ounce shredded mozzarella (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients together. Take a small portion and cook to make sure it's seasoned to your liking. Make any necessary adjustments.
  2. Divide the dough into 18 portions. Roll and pan fry in avocado oil spray and cook the meatballs over medium low heat, for about 8-10 minutes, browning on all sides, until they reach an internal temperature of 165.
  3. Place the hot dog buns on an oven safe pan. Add three meatballs to each hot dog bun. Divide the pizza sauce on top, add the cheese if using, and broil for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the buns are browned.
  4. Garnish with fresh basil and serve!

Notes

As of the date of this publication, each sub without the cheese is 3 WW points. With the cheese is 4 WW points. If you count calories or macros, each one is: 259 calories, 9 fat, 19 carbs, 16 fiber, 28 protein (or 3 net carbs).

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