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Bison Meatballs with Braised White Beans

Bison meatballs with braised cannellini beans and cherry tomatoes. Bison is a lean, omega-3-rich protein. Cooked tomatoes release lycopene, a cancer-fighting antioxidant.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb grass-fed ground bison
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small fennel bulb, finely chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (15.5-oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and set the oven rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. For the meatballs: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and olive oil. Add the almond flour and mix until it is no longer dry. Add the basil, dill, salt, and pepper, mixing well. Add half the bison meat, working the herb mixture into the meat with your hands. Then mix in the remaining meat, being careful not to overwork. Form the meat into twelve balls and set them on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, until they are cooked through.
  3. For the beans: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the fennel and onion and cook for 4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, until the skins soften.
  4. Stir in the beans, stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently mash some of the beans, then cook for about 8 minutes, until the liquid has reduced and the mixture has thickened. Stir in the lemon zest and juice, to taste.
  5. To serve, scoop some of the braised beans onto plates and top with meatballs. Sprinkle with the remaining dill.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Vitamin B12
    From: Bison
  • Vitamin B6
    From: Bison
  • Zinc
    From: Bison
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
    From: Bison

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Oxidative Stress
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Premature Hair Graying
    Addresses · via Vitamin B12
  • Cognitive decline
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin B12
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Stroke
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Bone Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Sarcopenia
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Vitamin B12
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Protects against · via Vitamin B6
  • Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin B6
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Improves · via Zinc
  • Common cold
    Protects against · via Zinc
  • Immunosenescence
    Protects against · via Zinc
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    Protects against · via Zinc
  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Bone mineral density loss
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Heart disease
    Reduces risk of · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Parkinson's disease
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Alzheimer's disease
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Dementia
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids

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