Artificial Flavors Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Mini Lettuce Wraps
These little wraps pack a serious punch of flavor — fresh ginger, garlic, and coconut aminos come together with ground turkey to create a savory, slightly tangy filling that's genuinely hard to stop eating. Coconut aminos does a lot of the heavy lifting here, bringing that deep, umami-rich depth you'd expect from soy sauce but without any of the additives or artificial flavor enhancers that sneak into so many bottled condiments. Every ingredient on this list is whole and recognizable, which makes it a great pick when you're trying to keep things clean without sacrificing any of the good stuff. The shredded carrot and scallion greens get stirred in at the end, adding a fresh crunch that plays beautifully against the warm, spiced turkey. Butter lettuce cups make the perfect edible vessel — cool, crisp, and just sturdy enough to hold a generous spoonful of filling. A squeeze of lime right before you bite in ties everything together with a bright, citrusy finish. These are the kind of appetizers or light mains that disappear fast, so consider doubling the filling if you're feeding a crowd.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated into cups
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Separate the butter lettuce into individual cup-shaped leaves, selecting the 12 most intact ones. Arrange them on a serving platter and set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the scallion whites and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute.
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