Wheat Free Maple & Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Lettuce Cup Bites
These little lettuce cup bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you've even finished setting it down. The filling is a savory-sweet ground turkey mixture kissed with warm Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and turmeric, then coated in a glossy glaze made from coconut aminos, pure maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar — no wheat-containing soy sauce or thickeners anywhere in sight. Coconut aminos does all the umami heavy lifting here, making it a genuinely satisfying swap that doesn't taste like a compromise. Crisp butter lettuce leaves stand in as the "wrap," so the whole dish stays naturally free of wheat without any specialty flour or modified ingredients. Shredded carrot and fresh cilantro on top add color and crunch, while a squeeze of lime ties everything together with a bright, citrusy finish. This is the kind of recipe that works just as well for a casual weeknight dinner as it does for a crowd-pleasing party spread.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For serving
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (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 white parts of the scallions and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
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