Almond Free Cilantro-Lime Lettuce Cup Bites
These little lettuce cups are bright, fresh, and packed with so much flavor that they disappear fast — whether you're serving them as an appetizer or a light weeknight dinner. Ground turkey gets cooked down with garlic, ginger, shredded carrots, and coconut aminos, then finished with a hit of lime juice and zest that makes the whole filling sing. A pinch of turmeric adds a warm, golden depth without overpowering the citrusy notes. The whole thing gets spooned into crisp butter lettuce cups and topped with fresh cilantro and scallions for a dish that looks impressive but comes together in one skillet. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. The coconut aminos bring a savory, slightly sweet umami quality that ties the filling together beautifully, and the lime wedges on the side let everyone dial up the brightness to their taste. Cool, crunchy, and a little messy in the best way possible.
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4 servings
For the lettuce cups
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and trimmed into cups
For the filling
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 medium carrots, finely shredded
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Separate the butter lettuce into individual leaves and trim the base of each to form a cup shape. Arrange 12 of the best-formed cups on a large serving platter and set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute — watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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