Pecan Free Orange-Garlic Mini Lettuce Wraps
These little wraps pack a serious punch of flavor ā savory ground turkey cooked down with garlic, ginger, turmeric, and a bright hit of fresh orange juice and zest that makes the whole filling smell absolutely incredible. Coconut aminos bring a deep, slightly sweet umami note without any soy, and a splash of apple cider vinegar ties everything together with just enough tang. The filling gets spooned into crisp butter lettuce cups and topped with shredded carrot, fresh cilantro, and scallion greens, so every bite has crunch, freshness, and warmth all at once. Tree nut concerns can make a lot of Asian-inspired recipes tricky to navigate, but this one is built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients ā no nut-based sauces, no trail-mix garnishes, nothing hiding in the pantry staples. It's a naturally clean recipe that doesn't require any substitutions to work. Whether you're serving these as a light weeknight dinner or setting them out as a shareable appetizer, they disappear fast ā so consider doubling the filling.
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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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