Artificial Food Coloring Free Orange-Garlic Mini Lettuce Wraps
These little wraps are a bright, fresh weeknight win ā savory ground turkey cooked down with garlic, ginger, and a citrusy glaze that smells absolutely incredible in the pan. The sauce comes together from coconut aminos, fresh orange juice, and a hit of turmeric, so every bit of color and flavor on your plate is coming straight from real, whole ingredients. That matters more than it might seem, because so many bottled sauces and seasoning packets sneak in synthetic dyes that have no business being in a simple weeknight dinner. Here, you know exactly what you're eating. Butter lettuce cups make the perfect edible vessel ā cool and crisp against the warm, glossy filling ā and the shredded carrot, cilantro, and scallion greens on top add crunch and freshness without any fuss. The whole thing comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. Serve them right away while the filling is still hot and the lettuce is still crisp for the best possible bite.
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4 servings
For the filling
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Ā½ tsp salt
For serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated into cups
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- 1 tsp orange zest, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 1 minute. Watch closely, as garlic can brown quickly.
- 2
Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is opaque throughout with no pink remaining and registers 165Ā°F (74Ā°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 7ā9 minutes.
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