Artificial Food Coloring Free Whole30 Asian-Style Meatballs
Total time45 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time25 min
4.5(18)
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4 servings
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts for meatballs; dark green tops reserved for garnish)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
For the glaze
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
For serving
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, egg, white and light green scallion slices, 1 tbsp grated ginger, minced garlic, 1 tsp sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — stop as soon as the ingredients are evenly distributed.
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