BHA & BHT Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Turkey Meatball Bites
These little meatball bites pack a serious punch of flavor ā bright ginger, savory depth from coconut aminos, and a warm hint of turmeric running through every bite. For anyone navigating BHA and BHT, packaged sauces and glazes are often a minefield, since those synthetic preservatives hide in bottled condiments, flavored oils, and processed seasonings. Here, every ingredient is whole and straightforward: ground turkey, fresh ginger, garlic, and a glaze built from scratch with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, arrowroot starch, and honey. Nothing comes from a bottle with a suspicious ingredient list, which means you get bold, glossy flavor without any of the guesswork. The arrowroot-thickened glaze turns beautifully shiny on the stovetop and clings to each meatball in a way that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. A scatter of fresh scallions and cilantro at the end keeps things vibrant and light. These are the kind of crowd-pleasing bites you'll want to make on repeat ā easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough to set out at a gathering.
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp cassava flour
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp honey
For serving
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400Ā°F (205Ā°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and brush or rub it with the coconut oil.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, cassava flour, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and salt. Mix with your hands until just combined ā do not overwork the mixture or the meatballs will be dense.
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