Paraben Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Mini Lettuce Wraps
Total time27 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time12 min
4.5
(23)
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 tucked into crisp butter lettuce cups with shredded carrot, scallion greens, and bright herbs. The whole thing comes together in one skillet, which makes cleanup as easy as the cooking itself. For anyone navigating paraben-free eating, the ingredient list here is refreshingly straightforward — whole foods, fresh aromatics, and pantry staples with no hidden preservatives or synthetic additives to stress over. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting in place of conventional soy sauce, bringing that deep umami flavor without the questionable extras often lurking in processed condiments. A hit of apple cider vinegar and turmeric rounds out the filling with subtle brightness and warmth. Finished with cilantro, torn mint, and a squeeze of fresh lime, every bite is light, layered, and genuinely satisfying. These are the kind of wraps you make once and immediately add to the regular rotation.
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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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