YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
Air-fried mac and cheese bites featuring protein-rich chickpea pasta and lean turkey, coated in a golden panko crust that crunches with every bite.
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz chickpea elbow pasta
0.5 cup low-fat cottage cheese
4 oz lean ground turkey
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp egg whites
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.25 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp avocado oil spray
PREPARATION
Boil the chickpea pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Sauté the lean ground turkey in a pan over medium heat until fully browned and crumbled.
Blend the cottage cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until the sauce is completely smooth.
Combine the cooked pasta, turkey, and cheese sauce in a bowl, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
Scoop the mixture into small balls, dip each into the egg whites, and roll in panko breadcrumbs to coat.
Lightly coat the balls with avocado oil spray and air-fry at 375°F for 10 minutes until the exterior is golden and crisp.