NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz Chickpea elbow pasta

4 oz Ground turkey

0.25 cup Nonfat plain Greek yogurt

0.5 oz Sharp cheddar cheese

1 tbsp Nutritional yeast

1 large Egg white

2 tbsp Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp Avocado oil

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Sauté the ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned and crumbled, then set aside to cool slightly.

• 3

  In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped pasta, cooked turkey, Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

• 4

  Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow it to firm up, making it easier to shape.

• 5

  Once chilled, scoop the mixture and roll into tight, even spheres roughly the size of a golf ball.

• 6

  Whisk the egg white in a shallow bowl and place the panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.

• 7

  Dip each ball into the egg white to coat, then roll thoroughly in the panko breadcrumbs until the surface is covered.

• 8

  Lightly brush or spray the balls with avocado oil and place them in an air fryer basket.

• 9

  Air-fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the exterior is golden brown and crispy.