Chicken Free Rosemary-Apple Mini Lettuce Wraps
These little wraps are the kind of appetizer or light meal that disappears from the table before you even sit down. Ground turkey stands in beautifully here — it picks up the aromatic rosemary, warm ginger, and turmeric while staying tender and satisfying without any poultry that would conflict with a chicken-free approach. The real surprise is the diced Honeycrisp or Fuji apple folded into the filling, which adds a subtle sweetness and a little texture that plays perfectly against the savory coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar. Butter lettuce cups do double duty as both vessel and garnish, keeping everything fresh, crisp, and naturally low-fuss. A finish of scallions and fresh parsley brightens the whole thing up and makes the platter look genuinely impressive. Whether you're serving these as a starter at a dinner party or building a quick weeknight spread, the filling comes together in one skillet and moves fast from stove to table.
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4 servings
For the wraps
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and trimmed into cups
For the filling
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji), peeled and finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Separate the butter lettuce into individual leaves and trim the base of each to form a cup shape. Arrange 12 of the best-formed cups on a serving platter and set aside.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
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