NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Chickpea pasta

4 oz Ground turkey

0.25 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt

1 oz Sharp cheddar cheese

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

0.25 tsp Onion powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 whole Egg white

0.25 cup Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp Avocado oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Boil the chickpea pasta in salted water until al dente, drain, and set aside.

• 2

  Sauté the ground turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through.

• 3

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

• 4

  Mash the mixture slightly with a fork to help it bind, then place in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm.

• 5

  Scoop the chilled mixture and roll into five firm, even-sized balls.

• 6

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

• 7

  Dip each ball into the egg white, then roll in the panko until thoroughly and evenly coated.

• 8

  Brush or spray the balls with avocado oil and air-fry at 400°F for 10 minutes until they reach a deep golden-brown color.