Carrageenan Free Orange-Garlic Mini Lettuce Wraps
These little wraps pack a serious punch of flavor ā garlicky, gingery ground turkey glazed with coconut aminos, fresh orange juice, and a hit of turmeric, all cradled in crisp butter lettuce cups. The filling comes together in one skillet, making cleanup minimal and the whole process genuinely approachable on a weeknight. Carrageenan is a common additive lurking in processed sauces, dressings, and even some coconut products, so building the sauce from scratch here ā with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and fresh citrus ā keeps everything clean and worry-free. The orange zest and juice give the turkey a bright, almost citrusy glaze that plays beautifully against the cool crunch of shredded carrot and fresh cilantro on top. Butter lettuce is the perfect vessel: tender enough to fold without cracking, sturdy enough to hold a generous scoop of filling. These are the kind of handheld bites that disappear fast at the table, so you might want to plan for seconds.
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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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