BHA & BHT Free Ginger-Scallion Mushroom Lettuce Cups
Crisp butter lettuce cups filled with a savory, fragrant turkey and mushroom mixture are the kind of meal that feels fresh and exciting without demanding much from you on a weeknight. The filling gets its depth from real ingredients ā grated ginger, minced garlic, fresh turmeric, and coconut aminos ā so there's no need for processed sauces or condiments that often sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT. Coconut oil carries the aromatics beautifully, and the finely chopped cremini mushrooms meld into the ground turkey to create a filling that's rich, meaty, and deeply satisfying. A splash of apple cider vinegar and the coconut aminos pull everything together into a glossy, cohesive sauce that clings to every bite. The scallion greens go in right at the end to keep them bright and a little sharp, which plays perfectly against the warm spice of the ginger and turmeric. Served in cool, tender butter lettuce leaves with a squeeze of lime and a scatter of cilantro, the whole thing is light enough to feel virtuous but flavorful enough that you'll be going back for a second cup before the first one is even finished.
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4 servings
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
For the filling
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh turmeric, grated (or Ā½ tsp ground turmeric)
- Ā½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the carrot and the white parts of the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrot is slightly softened and the scallion whites are translucent, about 3 minutes.
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