Yeast Free Cilantro-Lime Lettuce Cup Bites

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 warmth and a gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the other flavors. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting in place of traditional soy sauce, bringing that savory depth while keeping the ingredient list completely free of fermented or yeast-derived additives — which can be surprisingly tricky to avoid in Asian-inspired dishes. Crisp butter lettuce cups hold everything together and add a cool, refreshing contrast to the warm, glazed filling. A shower of fresh cilantro and scallions right before serving keeps things vibrant and herbaceous. Whether you're serving these as a starter or building a full meal around them, they come together quickly and taste like something you'd order at a restaurant.

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