Yeast Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Turkey Meatball Bites
These savory little bites pack a serious punch of flavor — fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric give the turkey a warm, aromatic depth, while a glossy coconut aminos glaze ties everything together with a sweet-savory finish. Coconut aminos steps in as the soy sauce alternative here, and because it's naturally fermented without added yeast, it keeps the whole recipe clean and worry-free without sacrificing that umami richness you'd expect. Cassava flour holds the meatballs together beautifully, so the texture stays tender and satisfying rather than crumbly or dry. The glaze comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop — arrowroot starch thickens it quickly into something glossy and restaurant-worthy, and a touch of honey rounds out the tang from the apple cider vinegar. Everything bakes on a single sheet pan, which makes cleanup genuinely painless. Finished with fresh scallions and cilantro, these are the kind of appetizer-style bites that disappear fast at a gathering — or make a really satisfying protein-forward snack straight from the bowl.
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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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