Soy Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Turkey Meatball Bites

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

Soy Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Turkey Meatball Bites

The secret weapon here is coconut aminos — a rich, slightly sweet soy sauce alternative made from coconut blossom nectar that delivers all the savory depth you'd expect without a drop of soy. It shows up twice in this recipe, both inside the meatballs and as the base of the glossy finishing glaze, so every bite is layered with flavor. Fresh ginger and garlic bring warmth and brightness, while ground turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous golden hue to the meat. Cassava flour keeps everything bound together without any wheat or grain-based fillers, and the arrowroot-thickened glaze goes silky and shiny in just a few minutes on the stovetop. These bake up juicy and tender at 400°F, and once they're tossed in that sticky ginger-apple cider glaze, they look like something you'd order at a restaurant. A scatter of fresh cilantro and scallions over the top makes them feel finished and festive — perfect for a party platter or a weeknight dinner that punches well above its effort level.

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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 Otto's Naturals Organic Multi-Purpose Cassava Flour, Gluten Free Otto's Naturals Cassava Flour, 32 oz Simple Truth Organic Gluten Free Cassava Flour Ottos Naturals Flour Cassava - 1 LB
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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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