NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Chickpea pasta

0.25 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt

1 oz Reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

2 tbsp Nutritional yeast

2 large Egg whites

1 tbsp Almond flour

1 tbsp Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Smoked paprika

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp Avocado oil spray

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  In a bowl, combine chopped pasta, Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar, parmesan, nutritional yeast, and half the egg whites.

• 3

  Season the mixture with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper, then chill in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.

• 4

  Whisk the remaining egg whites in a small bowl and combine almond flour with panko and smoked paprika in another.

• 5

  Scoop the chilled pasta mixture into small balls, dip into egg whites, and roll in the almond-panko coating.

• 6

  Lightly coat the bites with avocado oil spray and air-fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.