MSG Free Rosemary-Apple Mini Lettuce Wraps
These little wraps are a genuinely exciting weeknight bite — crisp butter lettuce cups loaded with savory ground turkey, sweet diced apple, and the kind of herby, warming depth that makes people ask what's in this. The secret is a combination of fresh rosemary, ginger, and turmeric that builds real complexity without leaning on any packaged seasoning blends or flavor enhancers. Coconut aminos step in as the umami backbone here, delivering that savory, slightly sweet punch you'd want from a sauce — completely clean and free of added glutamates. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything at the end, so the filling tastes lively and balanced rather than heavy. Because every ingredient goes straight from your cutting board into the pan, you stay in full control of what's on the plate — no mystery additives, no label-reading stress. Finished with optional scallions and fresh parsley, these wraps look as good as they taste and come together in one skillet.
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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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