Gluten Free Ginger-Scallion Lettuce Cup Bites
These little lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears from the table before you even sit down. Crisp butter lettuce cradles a savory, fragrant filling of ground turkey, shredded carrot, and crunchy water chestnuts, all brought together with a glossy sauce built on coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a double hit of fresh ginger. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting here in place of traditional soy sauce, delivering that deep, umami-rich flavor without any wheat or gluten hiding in the bottle — a swap that genuinely works. The turmeric adds a warm, earthy undertone that makes the sauce feel complex despite coming together in under a minute. Every component in this recipe is naturally free of gluten, so there's no need to audit labels or make substitutions — it just works as written. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro at the end brighten everything up and make the whole dish feel fresh and vibrant. Whether you're serving these as a starter or building a full meal around them, they're the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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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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