Gut Friendly Ginger-Scallion Mini Burger Lettuce Cups
These little lettuce cups pack a serious punch of flavor — ginger, garlic, turmeric, and coconut aminos work together to create mini patties that are savory, aromatic, and genuinely satisfying. Wrapping everything in crisp butter lettuce instead of a bun keeps things light and easy on digestion, which is exactly the point when you're eating with your gut in mind. The coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout, both in the patties and the tangy dipping sauce, so you get that deep umami hit without the ingredients that can be harder for sensitive systems to handle. Fresh ginger shows up twice — once in the beef mixture and again in the sauce — and it's not just for flavor; it's a classic digestive-friendly ingredient that earns its place here. The apple cider vinegar and honey dipping sauce ties everything together with a bright, slightly sweet finish that makes you want to reach for another cup immediately. Shredded carrot and fresh cilantro add crunch and color without complicating the ingredient list. These are the kind of handheld bites that feel like party food but work just as well on a quiet weeknight when you want something nourishing that doesn't feel like a compromise.
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4 servings
For the patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the dipping sauce
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
For serving
- 12 butter lettuce leaves, separated and rinsed
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the dipping sauce ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp grated ginger, and honey until the honey dissolves. Set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, white parts of the scallions, 1 tbsp grated ginger, garlic, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, turmeric, and salt. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the meat.
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