Mediterranean Diet Friendly Herb & Garlic Meatball Bites
Total time35 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time20 min
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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 chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
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
- 1 tsp honey
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
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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