Nightshade Free Turmeric Ginger Bison Meatballs
Ground bison brings a rich, slightly sweet depth that pairs beautifully with the warmth of fresh turmeric and ginger, making these meatballs feel anything but ordinary. Skipping nightshade-family ingredients — no tomatoes, no peppers, no paprika — can feel limiting in savory cooking, but this recipe leans hard into aromatic spices like cumin and coriander to deliver bold, layered flavor without any of the usual suspects. Cassava flour binds everything together seamlessly, keeping the texture tender and cohesive while staying completely grain-free. The whole batch goes into a hot oven and comes out beautifully browned, no stovetop splattering required. What really elevates the dish is the bright lemon-herb drizzle whisked together while the meatballs bake — just olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and a pinch of salt, but it cuts through the richness in the best possible way. These are the kind of meatballs that work over cauliflower rice, tucked into lettuce wraps, or honestly just eaten straight off the platter.
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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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