Legume Free Cilantro-Lime Mushroom Lettuce Cups
These vibrant little cups are packed with savory, gingery mushroom filling that's bright with lime and fresh cilantro — the kind of dish that disappears fast at the table. Finely chopped cremini mushrooms cook down into a deeply glazed, meaty filling that genuinely satisfies without a single bean, lentil, or pea in sight. Coconut aminos bring that rich, umami backbone you'd expect from a soy-based sauce, while apple cider vinegar and fresh lime juice keep everything lively and balanced. The carrot adds a subtle sweetness and a little texture, and the turmeric gives the whole filling a gorgeous golden hue. Butter lettuce leaves do double duty as both vessel and garnish — cool, crisp, and just sturdy enough to hold a generous scoop. This is the kind of recipe that feels impressive but comes together in one skillet with straightforward technique, making it an easy win for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer spread.
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4 servings
For the mushroom filling
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the white parts of the scallions and the diced carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrot begins to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and fresh ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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