Seeds Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Turkey Meatball Bites

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

Seeds Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Turkey Meatball Bites

These little meatball bites pack a serious punch of flavor — fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric give the turkey a warm, aromatic depth, while coconut aminos bring that savory, slightly sweet umami hit without any soy in sight. The glaze is where things really shine: a quick stovetop reduction of coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and more ginger that turns glossy and sticky in just a few minutes. Cassava flour and arrowroot starch do all the binding and thickening work here, keeping every component completely free of seeds that can sneak into so many sauces and binders. It's the kind of recipe that feels like a restaurant appetizer but comes together on a single baking sheet with minimal cleanup. Scattered with fresh scallions and cilantro, they look as good as they taste — impressive enough for a party spread, easy enough for a weeknight snack. If you've been burned by store-bought meatballs or bottled glazes hiding unexpected ingredients, making these from scratch puts you fully in control.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground turkey
2 tbsp cassava flour
Bob's Red Mill Grain Free Cassava Flour - 20 Oz Pamelas Cassava Flour Organic - 14 Oz Bob's Red Mill Grain Free Cassava Flour Otto's Naturals Organic Multi-Purpose Cassava Flour, Gluten Free Otto's Naturals Cassava Flour, 32 oz
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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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