NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea elbow pasta

4 oz ground turkey (93% lean)

0.25 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

0.5 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp almond flour

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

• 2

  Cook the chickpea elbow pasta in a pot of boiling water until al dente, then drain thoroughly and set aside.

• 3

  In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey until fully cooked, breaking it into very small crumbles with a spatula.

• 4

  In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, browned turkey, Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 5

  Use a heavy spoon to stir the mixture vigorously, slightly mashing the pasta so the ingredients bind together into a thick, cohesive dough.

• 6

  Scoop the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls using your hands, then roll each ball in the almond flour until the surface is evenly coated.

• 7

  Arrange the bites on the prepared baking sheet, lightly mist or brush with the olive oil, and bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crisp.