Brazil Nut Free Ginger-Scallion Lettuce Cup Bites
These little lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the table before you even sit down. Crisp butter lettuce cradles a savory ground turkey filling packed with fresh ginger, shredded carrot, and crunchy water chestnuts — every bite has serious texture and bold flavor. The sauce comes together with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of turmeric, giving the filling a glossy, slightly tangy finish that tastes way more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Separating the scallions into white and green parts is a small step that makes a real difference, building depth at the start of cooking and adding a fresh pop right at the end. Everything is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about what might be lurking in a store-bought sauce. Serve them straight from the skillet with a squeeze of lime and a scatter of cilantro, and you've got a crowd-pleasing dish that feels light, fresh, and just a little bit impressive.
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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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