No-Yolk Noodles with Chia Chicken Meatballs

Although rice takes top priority at our house, noodles (pasta) are always a staple nevertheless. Some years ago, we started using the ‘no yolks’ version of egg noodles. 

Like many old world pasta products, there is a history. In 1976, Robert Strom created  NO YOLKS. They would become the world’s first                          no-cholesterol egg noodle. They are made with Durum wheat semolina, corn flour, egg whites and have no problem cooking up firm and fluffy.

In Canada, they are the top selling noodle and come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. In this recipe, I have paired them with my favorite Chia Chicken Meatballs. Does it get more healthy than that?!

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No-Yolk Noodles with Chia Chicken Meatballs

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Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American

Servings

MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1/4 cup whole chia seeds
• 1/4 cup water
• 454 grams chicken, ground
• 3/4 cup oatmeal
• 1/3 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp parsley flakes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Sauce

• 120 grams ( 1 cup) fresh zucchini, coarsely grated
• 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
• 1 Tbsp 'rounded' margarine
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Pasta

• 230 grams No-Yolk egg noodles
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• salt for boiling water

Course Main Dish Cuisine American Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients Meatballs 1/4 cup whole chia seeds 1/4 cup water 454 grams chicken, ground 3/4 cup oatmeal 1/3 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp parsley flakes 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Sauce 120 grams ( 1 cup) fresh zucchini, coarsely grated 1/4 cup green onion, sliced 1 Tbsp 'rounded' margarine 1 Tbsp flour 1/2 tsp seasoned salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup chicken broth Pasta 230 grams No-Yolk egg noodles 1 Tbsp olive oil salt for boiling water

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Instructions

Meatballs

1. In a small bowl, mix together chia seeds & water; let stand for about 20 minutes. In a large bowl, combine remaining meatball ingredients. When chia gel is ready, add to meat mixture. Using your hands, combine ingredients well. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with foil & lightly coat with baking spray. Scoop into 50 meatballs; place on baking sheet & bake 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely if you are choosing to freeze half for a later meal. Set aside the amount you are using for this meal.

Sauce / Noodles

1. In a saucepan, melt margarine; saute zucchini & green onion until tender. Sprinkle with flour & seasonings. Add milk/broth & cook, stirring until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, cook no-yolk noodles as directed on package in salted boiling water to which 1 Tbsp of olive oil has been added. Drain.

Assembly

1. In the pot you cooked the noodles, combine noodles with sauce & meatballs. Fold together & serve topped with some parmigano-reggiano if you wish.