Celery Free Turkey & Cabbage Lettuce Boats

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

Celery Free Turkey & Cabbage Lettuce Boats

These fresh, handheld wraps are the kind of weeknight dinner that feels light and exciting without sacrificing any real satisfaction. The savory ground turkey filling gets serious depth from garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, all coming together in one skillet with shredded cabbage and grated carrot for crunch and color. A pinch of cumin and a hit of red pepper flakes round things out with just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Spooned into crisp butter lettuce leaves, the whole thing is naturally fresh and vibrant — no wraps, no tortillas, just clean, bold flavor in every bite. For anyone navigating a celery-free lifestyle, this recipe is a genuinely easy win because every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with no hidden stalks or celery seed lurking in a spice blend or sauce. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro at the end brighten the whole dish and make it feel almost restaurant-worthy. This one is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the filling

1 lb ground turkey
2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp coconut aminos
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp coconut oil
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
1–2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds — watch closely so they don't burn.
2
Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains and the meat registers 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 7–9 minutes.

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