NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.5 oz chickpea pasta

4 oz ground turkey

0.25 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

0.25 oz sharp cheddar cheese

1 large egg white

1 tbsp 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 tbsp avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the ground turkey with garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper until fully browned.

• 3

  Place the cottage cheese, nutritional yeast, and sharp cheddar in a blender and pulse until a smooth, thick cheese sauce forms.

• 4

  Combine the chopped pasta, cooked turkey, and cheese sauce in a bowl, mixing thoroughly, then chill the mixture in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm.

• 5

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

• 6

  Whisk the egg white in one small bowl and place the panko breadcrumbs in another.

• 7

  Roll each ball first in the egg white and then in the panko, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs adhere.

• 8

  Heat the avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the bites for 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden and exceptionally crunchy.