NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 oz Chickpea pasta

3 oz Ground turkey

1 oz Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

0.25 cup Nonfat Greek yogurt

1 large Egg

2 tbsp Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

2 tbsp Nutritional yeast

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Onion powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.13 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp Avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Boil the chickpea pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and finely chop.

• 2

  Sauté the ground turkey in a pan over medium heat until fully cooked and crumbled.

• 3

  In a bowl, combine the chopped pasta, turkey, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.

• 4

  Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up for easier handling.

• 5

  Scoop the mixture and roll into small balls, approximately one inch in diameter.

• 6

  Whisk the egg in one bowl and combine panko with nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper in another.

• 7

  Dip each ball into the egg wash and then roll in the panko mixture until evenly coated.

• 8

  Lightly coat the balls with avocado oil and air-fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes until golden.