Wheat Free Turmeric Ginger Bison Meatballs
These meatballs are bold, fragrant, and genuinely exciting — the kind of dish that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about weeknight cooking. Fresh turmeric and ginger do serious heavy lifting here, giving the bison a warm, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the brightness of the lemon-herb drizzle at the end. Bison is naturally leaner and richer in flavor than beef, so every bite feels a little more special without any extra effort on your part. The binder here is cassava flour rather than traditional breadcrumbs, which keeps the texture tender and cohesive without a single grain of wheat in sight — no swaps or workarounds needed. Garlic-infused olive oil, cumin, and coriander round out the spice profile in a way that feels almost Moroccan-inspired, and the fresh parsley woven throughout keeps everything tasting clean and vibrant. A hot oven does all the work, browning the outside while keeping the centers juicy, and that quick drizzle of lemon and olive oil right before serving ties the whole plate together. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just yourself, this one is absolutely worth making.
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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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