NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

0.5 cup Chickpea pasta

3 oz Chicken breast

0.75 oz Sharp cheddar cheese

1 large Egg

1 tbsp Almond flour

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 according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and finely chop into small pieces.

• 2

  Season the chicken breast with a pinch of salt and pepper, pan-sear until fully cooked, and then finely mince into tiny crumbles.

• 3

  In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped pasta, minced chicken, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 4

  Add the egg to the mixture and stir vigorously until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture becomes sticky.

• 5

  Form the mixture into small, tightly packed spheres, approximately one inch in diameter, using your hands.

• 6

  Place the almond flour on a shallow plate and roll each ball through the flour until they are lightly and evenly coated.

• 7

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

• 8

  Carefully place the balls into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, turning gently until every side is golden brown and crispy.

• 9

  Remove the balls from the skillet and let them rest on a paper towel for one minute to set before serving warm.