YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
Golden-brown pasta spheres made with protein-packed chickpea noodles and savory ground turkey, fried until crisp and satisfyingly crunchy.
INGREDIENTS
1 oz chickpea elbow pasta
3.5 oz lean ground turkey
0.25 cup low-fat cottage cheese
0.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese
1 large egg white
2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
0.25 tbsp avocado oil
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp onion powder
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
PREPARATION
Boil the chickpea pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a skillet, cook the ground turkey with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until fully browned.
Pulse the cottage cheese in a blender until completely smooth to create a creamy sauce base.
Combine the cooked pasta, turkey, blended cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar in a bowl; refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Scoop the chilled mixture and roll into small, uniform balls.
Dip each ball into the whisked egg white and then roll in panko breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the balls until the exterior is golden and crisp.