Low Fiber Herb & Garlic Meatball Bites
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp cassava flour
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely choppedIngredient notes
Low residue diets limit leafy greens and raw herbs. The parsley here is used only as a seasoning (about 1 1/2 teaspoons per serving), so it is likely Low Residue. If you prefer to always avoid fresh parsley, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Low residue diets limit leafy greens and raw herbs. The parsley here is used only as a seasoning (about 3/4 teaspoon per serving), so it is likely Low Residue. If you prefer to always avoid fresh parsley, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
Ingredient noteLow residue diets limit seeds and whole spices. Only a pinch of ground ginger is used per serving, so it is likely Low Residue. If you prefer to always avoid ground ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Ingredient noteLow residue diets limit high-fiber foods. Coconut oil is pure fat with no fiber, so it leaves virtually no residue. If you prefer to always avoid coconut oil, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
For the dipping sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tipSoy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust. - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Ingredient noteLow residue diets limit fibrous roots and whole spices. Only about 1/4 teaspoon of finely grated fresh ginger is used per serving, so it is likely Low Residue. If you prefer to always avoid fresh ginger, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp honey
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)Ingredient notes
Low residue diets limit leafy greens and raw herbs. The parsley here is used only as a seasoning (about 1 1/2 teaspoons per serving), so it is likely Low Residue. If you prefer to always avoid fresh parsley, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Low residue diets limit leafy greens and raw herbs. The parsley here is used only as a seasoning (about 3/4 teaspoon per serving), so it is likely Low Residue. If you prefer to always avoid fresh parsley, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cassava flour, garlic, parsley, thyme, turmeric, ginger, salt, and melted coconut oil. Mix with your hands until just combined — stop as soon as the ingredients are evenly distributed to keep the meatballs tender.
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