Low Sugar Turmeric Ginger Bison Meatballs
These bison meatballs are bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying — the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're eating something special without any of the usual shortcuts. Fresh turmeric and ginger do serious heavy lifting here, giving every bite a warm, earthy brightness that pairs beautifully with the lean, slightly sweet flavor of ground bison. Cumin and coriander round out the spice blend, and a finishing drizzle of lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh parsley keeps things vibrant and light. One of the trickiest parts of avoiding added sugar is navigating store-bought meatballs and sauces, which almost always sneak it in somewhere — making these from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients completely sidesteps that problem. Cassava flour binds everything together without any sweetened fillers, and garlic-infused olive oil adds depth without any hidden additives. The oven does the heavy lifting at high heat, so you get a nicely browned exterior and a juicy center with minimal fuss. Serve them straight off the platter for a weeknight dinner that feels anything but ordinary.
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground bison
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh turmeric, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup cassava flour
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
For the lemon-herb drizzle
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground bison, garlic-infused olive oil, grated turmeric, grated ginger, cumin, coriander, black pepper, salt, egg, cassava flour, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Mix with your hands until just combined — stop as soon as no dry streaks remain.
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