Wonton Meatballs with an Apricot Ginger Sauce

• 2 lbs ground pork
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 C shredded carrots
• 1 T ginger root, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 T coconut aminos
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp fish sauce

• 3/4 C apricot preserves- make sure to check the label and buy the kind sweetened with fruit juice
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 T water

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1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl add the ground pork, green onion, shredded carrots, ginger root, garlic, 1 tablespoon of coconut aminos, sea salt, sesame oil, and fish sauce. Mix everything together until it's thoroughly combined.

2. Using a spring loaded ice cream scoop, form balls out the pork mixture and place them on a parchment-lined sheet pan.

3. Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 17-20 minutes. The meatballs should be cooked through and slightly golden when done.

4. In a small saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, ground ginger, water, and 1 tablespoon of coconut aminos.

5. Place the saucepan on medium heat and whisk together. Continue heating until the mixture is hot.

6. Serve with the wonton meatballs.

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