Chestnut Free Ginger-Scallion Turkey Meatballs

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

Chestnut Free Ginger-Scallion Turkey Meatballs

These savory meatballs pack a serious punch of bright, aromatic flavor — fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions woven right into the turkey mixture so every bite delivers. A golden sear in coconut oil builds that irresistible crust before the meatballs finish simmering in a silky bone broth sauce spiked with coconut aminos and a splash of apple cider vinegar. The result is tender, juicy, and coated in a glossy, lightly thickened sauce that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of chestnuts and chestnut-derived ingredients — no swaps or substitutions needed, just clean, straightforward pantry staples. Arrowroot starch does double duty here, binding the meatballs and thickening the sauce without any grain-based fillers. Turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone and a gorgeous golden hue that makes the finished dish look as good as it tastes. Scatter the reserved scallion greens over the top right before serving and bring the whole skillet straight to the table.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground turkey
4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp coconut aminos
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1 tbsp arrowroot starch
1 tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp coconut oil

For the broth sauce

1 cup bone broth
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp arrowroot starch
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

For serving

scallion greens, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, scallion whites, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, arrowroot starch, salt, turmeric, and ground ginger. Mix with your hands until just combined — the mixture should hold together when pressed but not be overworked.
2
Roll the mixture into balls about 1½ inches in diameter (roughly 18–20 meatballs), placing them on a plate as you go.

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