Subway trials meatless meatballs

Subway is trialling a meat-free version of its incredibly popular meatball marinara sub.

Good news for plant-based people all across the world – Subway is about to launch a brand-new version of its beloved meatball marinara sub that is totally free from meat.

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The sandwich franchise has teamed up with Beyond Meat, an innovative company who specialise in producing vegan-friendly meat alternatives that taste as good as the real deal without harming any animals. The Beyond Meatball Marinara will come topped with tangy marinara sauce, rich Provolone cheese and grated Parmesan, although vegan diners can skip the cheese for a totally plant-based treat.

Designed to taste just as delicious as the popular meatballs, Subway explained:

“The sub offers the same mouth-watering flavour as Subway’s traditional meatball sub and is packed with protein – 24 grams per six-inch sub."

Len Van Popering, chief brand and innovation officer, added:

“Subway appeals to so many fans because we truly offer something for everyone. Our guests want to feel good about what they eat, and they also want to indulge in new flavours. With our new plant based Beyond Meatball Marinara sub, we are giving them the best of both worlds.”

Unfortunately, the veggie treat is only being trialled in the US and Canada, but if it’s successful it’s highly likely that the plant-based meatballs will soon make an appearance in the UK. The Beyond Meatball Marinara is due to be rolled out across 685 restaurants in the US and Canada this September for a limited time, with scope for it to be taken worldwide if it’s popular with diners in the two countries.

The new offering follows the launch of the tasty Vegan Patty at Subway locations across the world and gives vegan and veggie diners another option to enjoy when visiting the sandwich franchise.