MEAT(LESS)BALL SUBS

Ingredients:
 
FOR MEATLESS BALLS
2⁄3 cup boiling water
¾ cup texturized vegetable protein
½ cup minced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 cup vital wheat gluten, or more if needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup vegetable broth
¼ cup dry red wine (optional)
 
FOR SANDWICHES
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium-size onion, cut into thin half-moons
1 green bell pepper, cored and cut into strips
4 sub rolls, wedges cut out of tops, some of the bread removed, and toasted
1 1⁄3 cups favorite marinara, warmed