MSG 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 a glossy coat of coconut aminos that makes every bite taste bright and deeply satisfying. Coconut aminos does the heavy lifting here as the soy sauce swap, delivering that rich, slightly sweet umami depth without any added MSG or the hidden additives that sneak into so many bottled sauces. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a pinch of turmeric round out the filling with just enough tang and warmth to keep things interesting. The shredded carrot and scallion greens get stirred in off the heat, so they stay crisp and fresh against the savory turkey. Butter lettuce cups make the perfect vessel — cool, tender, and just sturdy enough to hold a generous spoonful of filling. Finish each wrap with cilantro, a torn mint leaf, and a squeeze of lime, and you've got something that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in one skillet. These are the kind of handheld bites that disappear fast, so consider doubling the filling.
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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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