NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz chickpea pasta

0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese

2 oz ground turkey

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

2 tbsp shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 large egg white

0.25 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 cup marinara sauce

1 tsp olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Boil chickpea pasta in salted water until tender, then drain well.

• 2

  Pulse cottage cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder in a blender until completely smooth.

• 3

  Stir together the cooked pasta, blended cheese sauce, cooked ground turkey, and shredded cheddar in a bowl.

• 4

  Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to set for easier handling.

• 5

  Form the chilled mixture into small balls, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.

• 6

  Whisk the egg white in a shallow dish and place the panko breadcrumbs in another.

• 7

  Roll each ball in the egg white and then coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs.

• 8

  Lightly coat the bites with olive oil and air-fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until they achieve a crunchy golden exterior.

• 9

  Serve the bites immediately with a side of warm, no-sugar-added marinara sauce.