MSG Free Orange-Garlic Mini Lettuce Wraps
These little wraps pack a serious punch of bright, savory flavor ā think citrusy orange, warm ginger, and golden garlic all wrapped up in a crisp butter lettuce cup. The filling comes together in a single skillet with ground turkey, coconut aminos, and a handful of fresh aromatics, so every ingredient is clean and straightforward. Coconut aminos do a lot of the heavy lifting here, delivering that deep, umami-rich soy sauce flavor without any added glutamates ā which means you get all the savory satisfaction with none of the hidden additives that sneak into so many Asian-inspired dishes. The turmeric gives the turkey a gorgeous golden color and an earthy warmth that plays beautifully against the brightness of fresh orange juice and zest. Shredded carrot, cilantro, and scallion greens on top add crunch and freshness that make every bite feel lively and layered. These are the kind of handheld bites that disappear fast at a table, but they're just as satisfying eaten quietly over the sink on a Tuesday night ā no judgment here.
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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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