NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz chickpea macaroni

4 oz lean ground turkey

1 oz sharp cheddar cheese

0.25 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

1 cup fresh spinach

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish.

• 2

  Cook the chickpea macaroni in a pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than the package instructions to ensure a firm texture.

• 3

  In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey until browned and no longer pink.

• 4

  Season the turkey with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then stir in the fresh spinach until it is just wilted.

• 5

  In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, nutritional yeast, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl along with the turkey and spinach mixture, tossing until everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.

• 7

  Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

• 8

  Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling.