Meal Kit

Italian Fried Mushroom Sub

with garlic herb fries

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Soy

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  • Vegetarian

There's a zillion sub sandwich chains, from those named after mass transit systems to those named after some poor schmuck with two first names. None of those places provide a sandwich with such, ahem, meaty goodness without the meat. Fried mushrooms, crispy hot and devilishly delicious, are augmented with a garlicky tomato sauce that works for topping and dipping. Homemade garlic and herb fries are served on the side of this meal, a dinner that's off the chain.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 1 Russet Potato
  • 6 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
  • 6 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
  • 6 fl. oz. Canola Oil
  • Info
    2 French Rolls
  • Info
    ½ cup Tempura Mix
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tsp. Sugar
  • 0.125 oz. Oregano
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    470
  • Carbohydrates
    70g
  • Net Carbs
    65g
  • Fat
    17g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Sodium
    1440mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Start Fries and Prepare Ingredients

    Cut potato into 1/2"-thick fries. Place fries on prepared baking sheet in a single layer and spray with cooking spray. Tightly cover with a second piece of foil. Bake 20 minutes. Fries will finish cooking in a later step. While fries bake, mince garlic. Stem and mince oregano. Halve mushrooms. (Quarter if larger than a ping-pong ball.)

  2. 2

    Make the Sauce

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add half the garlic (reserve remaining for fries) to hot pan and cook until golden and aromatic, 30-90 seconds. Stir in crushed tomatoes, half the oregano (reserve remaining for fries), sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Add red pepper flakes (to taste). Cook until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Remove from burner.

  3. 3

    Bread the Mushrooms

    Line a plate with a paper towel. Place another medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add canola oil. Combine tempura mix and 1/2 cup cold water in a mixing bowl. Add cold water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until batter is very thin. Coat mushrooms in batter completely.

  4. 4

    Cook the Mushrooms

    Test oil temperature by adding a drip of batter to it. It should sizzle gently. If it browns immediately, turn heat down and let oil cool. Working in batches, carefully place mushrooms in hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 4-6 minutes. Mushrooms will not be fully submerged in oil. Remove to towel-lined plate.

  5. 5

    Finish Fries and Toast Buns

    Immediately return pan used to fry mushrooms, with oil, to medium-high heat. Add fries to hot oil and flip occasionally until golden brown and crispy, 4-6 minutes. Transfer to another mixing bowl with remaining oregano, remaining garlic (to taste), and 1/4 tsp. salt and toss to coat. While potatoes fry, warm rolls directly on oven rack, 3-5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Finish the Dish

    Spoon 2 Tbsp. sauce on inside of each roll. Arrange fried mushrooms on top of sauce. Place sandwich on a plate and serve fries and remaining sauce alongside.

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