Coconut Free Turmeric Ginger Bison Meatballs
These golden, fragrant meatballs are packed with bold, warming flavor from fresh turmeric and ginger — the kind of dish that makes your kitchen smell incredible the moment it hits the oven. Ground bison brings a lean, slightly rich base that holds up beautifully to the earthy spices, and cassava flour keeps everything bound together without any grain or gluten in sight. Cumin and coriander round out the spice blend, giving each bite a depth that feels almost slow-cooked even though these come together fast. The bright lemon-herb drizzle at the end is the move — just olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh parsley whisked together, but it lifts the whole dish and keeps it feeling fresh rather than heavy. For anyone navigating recipes that typically sneak in coconut aminos, coconut flour, or coconut oil as trendy swaps, this one is completely free of all of it without sacrificing a single bit of flavor or texture. Everything here is straightforward and real: no specialty pantry items to hunt down, no hidden surprises on the ingredient label. Serve them straight off the platter while they're hot and glossy from that drizzle — they disappear fast.
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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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