Pregnancy Friendly Turmeric Ginger Bison Meatballs
Ground bison is a genuinely underrated protein during pregnancy — it's naturally lean, rich in iron, and free from the concerns that come with some higher-mercury or processed meat options. These oven-baked meatballs bring together fresh turmeric and ginger, two ingredients long celebrated for their soothing, anti-inflammatory properties, making every bite feel as nourishing as it is delicious. Cassava flour keeps things gluten-free and light, while the egg and garlic-infused olive oil help the meatballs hold together beautifully without any fussy technique. The whole thing bakes at high heat until perfectly browned and cooked through to a safe internal temperature — no guesswork, just juicy, golden results. A bright lemon-herb drizzle made with fresh parsley and extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a fresh, zippy finish that keeps the dish from feeling heavy. This is the kind of wholesome, flavor-forward cooking that makes it easy to stay excited about eating well, even when cravings and food aversions are pulling you in every direction.
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground bison
Ingredient noteCook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
- 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
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 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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