NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3 oz ground turkey

1 oz chickpea elbow pasta

1 oz sharp cheddar cheese

0.25 cup non-fat greek yogurt

1 large egg

2 tbsp almond flour

0 tsp avocado oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp onion powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  Boil the chickpea elbow pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.

• 2

  Sauté the ground turkey in a skillet with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully browned.

• 3

  In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, browned turkey, shredded sharp cheddar, and Greek yogurt.

• 4

  Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up for easier handling.

• 5

  Scoop the chilled mixture and roll into small, uniform balls.

• 6

  Whisk the egg in one bowl and place the almond flour in another.

• 7

  Dip each ball into the egg wash, then roll in the almond flour until evenly coated.

• 8

  Lightly grease the air fryer basket with avocado oil and cook the balls at 400°F for 10-12 minutes until crunchy.