Honey 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, glossy filling that's anything but boring. Coconut aminos does a lot of heavy lifting here, delivering that deep, slightly sweet umami note you'd normally expect from soy sauce, all without a drop of honey or any sweetener in sight. Apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to balance the richness, while turmeric and ground ginger layer in warmth that makes every bite feel intentional. The shredded carrot and scallion greens get stirred in off the heat, so they stay crisp and fresh against the saucy turkey. Butter lettuce cups are the perfect vessel — cool, tender, and just sturdy enough to hold a generous spoonful without falling apart. A squeeze of lime and a scatter of cilantro and mint at the end lift the whole thing into something that genuinely feels restaurant-worthy. These are the kind of wraps you make once and immediately add to the regular rotation.
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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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