BHA & BHT Free Ginger-Scallion Lettuce Cup Bites
These fresh, hand-held bites are the kind of thing that disappears from the table before you even sit down. Ground turkey gets cooked down with fragrant ginger and scallions, then tossed with shredded carrot and crunchy water chestnuts for a filling that hits every texture you want. The sauce — built from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of turmeric — brings a savory, slightly tangy depth without leaning on any of the processed condiments that so often sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA or BHT. Coconut aminos in particular is a brilliant swap here, delivering that rich, umami backbone while keeping the ingredient list completely clean. Everything gets spooned into cool, crisp butter lettuce cups that act as the perfect edible vessel, light enough to let the filling shine. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro over the top make the whole thing feel bright and restaurant-worthy. It's a genuinely satisfying meal that proves eating clean doesn't mean eating boring.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and roughly chopped
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp grated ginger, turmeric, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the white parts of the scallions and the 1 tbsp grated ginger and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and softened, about 1 minute.
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