These little lettuce cups are bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavor — the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. 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, earthy undertone that ties everything together beautifully. Mustard has a sneaky way of showing up in marinades, sauces, and seasoning blends, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify — no hidden condiments, no surprises. Crisp butter lettuce cups stand in for any kind of wrap or bread, keeping things light while still giving you something satisfying to hold onto. A shower of fresh cilantro and sliced scallions on top adds color and a little bite right before serving. These are the kind of bites that feel impressive enough for guests but are genuinely simple to pull off on a weeknight.
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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.
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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