Lupin Free Cilantro-Lime Mushroom Lettuce Cups
These lettuce cups are the kind of light, vibrant dish that somehow manages to feel both fresh and deeply satisfying at the same time. Finely chopped cremini mushrooms get cooked down until golden and glazed, soaking up coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like turmeric and ginger into something genuinely craveable. A hit of fresh lime juice and a handful of cilantro stirred in at the end keeps everything bright and lively. Crisp butter lettuce leaves stand in as the vessel, making each bite a perfect little package of savory, tangy, herby goodness. The entire ingredient list is naturally free from lupin and lupin-derived products — no flour blends, no hidden legume fillers, no label-reading stress — just whole, straightforward ingredients you can feel confident about. It's an impressive appetizer or a satisfying light meal that comes together in one skillet with minimal cleanup. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just yourself, this one is easy to scale and even easier to devour.
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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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