MSG Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Turkey Meatball Bites
These little meatball bites pack a serious punch of flavor — warm ginger, savory depth from coconut aminos, and a golden turmeric hue that makes them look as good as they taste. Coconut aminos does all the heavy lifting here, standing in for soy sauce with a naturally sweet, umami-rich profile that contains no added glutamates, so you get that satisfying savory hit without any of the additives hiding in conventional condiments. The glaze is where things really shine: a quick stovetop reduction of coconut aminos, fresh ginger, apple cider vinegar, and honey that turns glossy and sticky in just a few minutes. Cassava flour keeps the texture light and tender, and baking the meatballs at high heat means you get a little color on the outside while keeping the inside juicy. Every ingredient in this recipe is whole and straightforward — nothing processed, nothing with a long chemical name on the label. Finished with fresh scallions and cilantro, they're bright, bold, and genuinely hard to stop eating. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer or a weeknight protein, these bites prove that clean cooking doesn't have to mean boring cooking.
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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
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ 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 400°F (205°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 — do not overwork the mixture or the meatballs will be dense.
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