BHA & BHT 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 for a savory, slightly tangy filling that's anything but boring. Coconut aminos steps in as the umami backbone here, and unlike many conventional soy sauces or bottled condiments, it's naturally free of the synthetic preservatives that make label-reading such a chore. Every ingredient in this recipe is whole, recognizable, and clean, so you can cook with confidence and skip the ingredient-list anxiety entirely. The shredded carrot and scallion greens get stirred in off the heat, keeping a little freshness and crunch in every bite. Butter lettuce cups make the perfect vessel — cool, crisp, and just sturdy enough to hold a generous spoonful of that glossy, spiced filling. A squeeze of lime and a scatter of cilantro and mint finish things off with brightness that makes the whole dish feel light and vibrant despite how satisfying it is. This is the kind of recipe that disappears fast at the table, so you might want to plan for seconds.
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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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