NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 oz chickpea pasta

0.75 cup low-fat cottage cheese

0.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 large egg

2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp smoked paprika

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

0 tsp avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Boil the chickpea pasta in salted water until tender, then drain and finely chop into small pieces.

• 2

  Place the cottage cheese and nutritional yeast in a blender and process until completely smooth and creamy.

• 3

  In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped pasta, blended cheese sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese until a thick dough forms.

• 4

  Place the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up, then scoop and roll into 1-inch spheres.

• 5

  Whisk the egg in one small bowl and combine the panko, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in another bowl.

• 6

  Dip each ball into the egg wash, then roll in the seasoned panko until thoroughly and evenly coated.

• 7

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