Vegan Cilantro-Lime Lettuce Cup Bites

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the lettuce cups

1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and trimmed into cups

For the filling

1 lb ground turkey
Chef's tip
Brown it just like ground meat, using the same amount. It's leaner than turkey, so add a little oil to the pan to keep it from sticking.
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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