Pork Free Cilantro-Lime Lettuce Cup Bites
These bright, fresh bites are the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Ground turkey is cooked down with garlic, ginger, shredded carrots, and coconut aminos until everything is coated in a savory, slightly tangy glaze that smells absolutely incredible. A hit of lime juice, lime zest, and a pinch of turmeric round out the filling with layers of flavor that feel way more complex than the effort involved. Butter lettuce leaves act as the perfect edible vessel — cool and crisp against the warm, fragrant filling. Because the recipe relies entirely on turkey and clean pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap out anything to keep things pork-free. A shower of fresh cilantro and scallions on top adds color and a little pop of freshness right before serving. These are casual enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to put out for guests.
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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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