Macadamia Free Turmeric Ginger Bison Meatballs
These golden, fragrant meatballs are packed with bold, warming flavor from fresh turmeric and ginger, and they come together with surprisingly little fuss. Ground bison brings a lean, slightly rich base that holds up beautifully to the earthy spices, while cassava flour keeps everything bound without any grain or gluten. Cumin and coriander round out the spice blend, giving each bite a depth that feels almost slow-cooked even though the oven does the heavy lifting in under 25 minutes. The bright lemon-herb drizzle at the end is the move — it cuts through the warmth of the spices and makes the whole platter feel fresh and restaurant-worthy. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based fillers or oils that can sneak into processed meatball mixes. Whether you're serving these as an appetizer, over greens, or alongside roasted vegetables, they disappear fast — so consider doubling the batch.
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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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