NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Chickpea pasta

2 oz 99% lean ground turkey

1 oz Sharp cheddar cheese

0.25 cup Nonfat Greek yogurt

2 large Egg whites

2 tbsp Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

0.5 tbsp Avocado oil

1 tbsp Nutritional yeast

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Onion powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  In a small skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned and fully cooked through.

• 3

  In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped pasta, cooked turkey, shredded cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

• 4

  Stir the mixture until well combined and then place it in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up.

• 5

  Scoop the mixture and roll into 1-inch balls using your hands.

• 6

  Whisk the egg whites in a small bowl and place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.

• 7

  Dip each ball into the egg whites, then roll in the panko breadcrumbs until evenly coated.

• 8

  Heat the avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

• 9

  Carefully place the balls in the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.