Name: Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.25 oz dry chickpea macaroni; 4 oz raw ground turkey 93%; 0.25 cup nonfat Greek yogurt; 0.5 oz cheddar cheese; 1 tbsp nutritional yeast; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp onion powder; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp liquid egg whites; 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp avocado oil

Nutrition

Per serving

519 calories

Protein: 47g; 36% of calories
Carbs: 37g; 28% of calories
Fat: 21g; 36% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

Boil the dry chickpea macaroni in salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
While the pasta cooks, brown the raw ground turkey 93% in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and crumbled.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, browned turkey, nonfat Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Mash the mixture slightly with a fork to help it bind, then form into 6 tightly packed balls.
Dip each ball into the liquid egg whites, then roll in the panko breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
Lightly coat the balls with the avocado oil and air-fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes until the exterior is golden and crispy.

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