High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Mini Lettuce Wraps
These little wraps pack a serious punch of flavor — savory ground turkey cooked down with fresh garlic, grated ginger, and coconut aminos until glossy and fragrant, then piled into crisp butter lettuce cups with shredded carrot and bright herbs. Coconut aminos is the real star here, delivering that deep, soy-sauce-like umami without any of the high fructose corn syrup that sneaks into so many bottled condiments and sauces. Apple cider vinegar adds a clean tang, turmeric brings warmth, and the whole filling comes together in one skillet in just minutes. Topping each cup with fresh cilantro, mint, and a squeeze of lime keeps everything light and lively — no heavy sauces, no mystery sweeteners. These are the kind of appetizers or weeknight bites that feel restaurant-worthy but are genuinely simple to pull off at home. If you've been burned by store-bought sauces hiding unwanted additives, cooking from scratch with this ingredient list puts you fully in control.
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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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