Dairy Free Cilantro-Lime Lettuce Cup Bites
These little lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Crisp butter lettuce cradles a savory ground turkey filling that's bright with fresh lime, fragrant ginger, and a warm hint of turmeric — every bite is punchy, fresh, and satisfying. Coconut aminos step in for soy sauce and bring a subtle, slightly sweet depth that ties the whole filling together without any dairy in sight. Because the recipe leans on coconut oil, fresh citrus, and naturally dairy-free pantry staples, there's no need to swap or substitute a single thing — it's built this way from the ground up. The carrots cook down just enough to add a little sweetness and body to the turkey, while the cilantro and scallions scattered on top keep everything feeling vibrant and light. Serve them straight from the skillet with extra lime wedges and watch them vanish.
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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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