Sesame Free Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Mushroom Lettuce Cups
These lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears fast — sweet, tangy, and deeply savory all at once, with golden-edged cremini mushrooms doing the heavy lifting. The glaze is built from coconut aminos, pure maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar, which means it delivers that rich, umami-forward punch without any soy or sesame in sight. That swap matters more than you might think, since so many Asian-inspired sauces and glazes lean on sesame oil or tahini as a base, making dishes like this tricky to find ready-made. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can cook with confidence. Fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric layer in warmth and depth, while the butter lettuce cups keep things light and crisp. A finish of lime juice, scallions, and cilantro lifts the whole dish and makes it feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. Whether you're serving these as a starter or building a casual weeknight dinner around them, they come together quickly and look stunning on the table.
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4 servings
For the mushrooms
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar until combined. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the mushrooms in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes, until the undersides are golden brown and the mushrooms begin to release their liquid.
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