Sesame Free Rosemary-Apple Mini Lettuce Wraps
These little wraps are a genuinely exciting weeknight bite — savory ground turkey meets sweet diced apple and fragrant rosemary, all tucked into crisp butter lettuce cups for something that feels both fresh and deeply satisfying. The combination of coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar gives the filling a bright, umami-forward punch without leaning on any soy-based sauces that can sneak sesame derivatives into the mix. Coconut aminos is the real hero here, delivering that savory depth you'd expect from a stir-fry-style filling while keeping the ingredient list completely clean. Ground ginger and turmeric add a subtle warmth that ties the apple and turkey together in a way that feels intentional and a little unexpected. The butter lettuce cups do double duty as both vessel and garnish, keeping things light while giving every bite a satisfying crunch. Scallions and fresh parsley on top are optional, but they add a pop of color and brightness that makes the whole platter look like something you'd order at a restaurant. These are the kind of wraps you bring out for a casual dinner and watch disappear faster than you expected.
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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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