NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea pasta shells

3 oz 93% lean ground turkey

0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt

0.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 large egg

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with the avocado oil.

• 2

  Cook the chickpea pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a small skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until fully browned and crumbled, then drain any excess liquid.

• 4

  In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, Greek yogurt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.

• 5

  Fold the cooked pasta, browned turkey, and shredded cheddar cheese into the yogurt mixture until evenly coated.

• 6

  Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, pressing down firmly with the back of a spoon to ensure the bites hold their shape.

• 7

  Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are firm to the touch.

• 8

  Allow the bites to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before gently removing them with a knife to serve.