Wheat Free Cilantro-Lime Lettuce Cup Bites
These little lettuce cups are bright, fresh, and packed with so much flavor that you'll forget they come together in under 20 minutes of active cooking. Butter lettuce makes the perfect natural vessel — tender enough to fold around the filling but sturdy enough to hold every savory, citrusy bite. The filling is built on ground turkey cooked down with garlic, ginger, and a splash of coconut aminos, which delivers that deep, umami-rich soy sauce vibe without any wheat in sight. Shredded carrots add a subtle sweetness and a little texture, while lime juice, lime zest, and turmeric give the whole skillet a punchy, golden finish. Coconut aminos is the quiet hero here — it's the ingredient that makes wheat-free cooking feel completely effortless rather than like a compromise. A shower of fresh cilantro and scallions right before serving keeps everything tasting vibrant and alive. These are ideal for a casual weeknight dinner, a party appetizer spread, or honestly just eating standing over the stove because you can't wait.
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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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