Rice Free Turmeric Ginger Bison Meatballs
Ground bison brings a rich, slightly sweet depth that makes these meatballs feel genuinely special — and the combination of fresh turmeric, fresh ginger, cumin, and coriander gives every bite a warm, aromatic punch that's hard to stop eating. Cassava flour steps in as the binder here, doing exactly what breadcrumbs would in a traditional recipe without any grain in sight, so the texture stays tender and cohesive rather than dense or crumbly. That swap is the quiet genius of this recipe — no rice flour, no grain-based filler, just a clean, neutral binder that lets the spices and bison shine. The whole thing comes together in one bowl, rolls out into neat little rounds, and roasts in a hot oven until beautifully browned on the outside and juicy all the way through. The lemon-herb drizzle at the end is simple but transformative — bright acidity and fresh parsley cutting right through the richness of the meat. Serve them straight off the platter as an appetizer, pile them over roasted vegetables, or tuck them into lettuce cups for a full meal that feels effortless and impressive at the same time.
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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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