Walnut Free Ginger-Scallion Lettuce Cup Bites
These fresh, vibrant lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears fast — crisp butter lettuce cradling a savory, gingery turkey filling with just the right amount of crunch from water chestnuts and shredded carrot. The sauce comes together with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a hit of turmeric, giving every bite a glossy, bold coating that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Scallions pull double duty here, with the white parts cooked into the filling for depth and the green parts stirred in at the end for a fresh, bright finish. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally free of walnuts and any nut-based sauces — no substitutions needed, just clean, straightforward ingredients from start to finish. The whole filling comes together in a single skillet, making cleanup easy and the cooking process genuinely stress-free. A squeeze of lime and a scatter of fresh cilantro over the top take it from weeknight simple to dinner-party worthy without any extra effort.
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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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