NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground turkey

1 oz chickpea pasta

0.5 cup cottage cheese

0.25 oz sharp cheddar cheese

1 large egg

1 tbsp whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  Boil the chickpea pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and finely chop.

• 3

  Sauté the ground turkey in olive oil over medium heat until fully cooked and crumbled.

• 4

  In a blender, process the cottage cheese until completely smooth and creamy.

• 5

  In a large bowl, combine the chopped pasta, cooked turkey, blended cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

• 6

  Whisk the egg in a small bowl and place the panko breadcrumbs in another.

• 7

  Scoop the mixture into 1-inch balls, dip each into the whisked egg, and roll in the panko breadcrumbs.

• 8

  Place the bites on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until the exterior is golden and crunchy.