Bison Tofu Lettuce Wraps
By: Chris Alma Jose
Published: Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 4:38pm

Ingredients




1/3 pound Ground Bison
4 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1 small Onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup Frozen Peas & Carrots
1 Portobello Mushroom, finely diced
1/2 bunch Scallions, finely chopped
1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce, all-natural
7 Tofu, cut into half inch cubes
1 Butterhead Lettuce (Bibb or Boston)
1 Lemon, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
1 tablespoon Chinese Five Spice
2 tablespoons Canola Oil
1 tablespoon Pure Sesame Oil

Preparation

1 In a dutch oven (or large skillet), brown ground bison in canola oil over medium heat, seasoning with soy sauce, five spice and ground pepper as it cooks. 2 When almost done, add garlic, onions, peas & carrots, mushrooms and stir for about 5 minutes or so. Mix in the hoisin sauce and pure sesame oil. Stir to incorporate evenly. 3 Turn off the heat and gently fold in the tofu being careful not to mash the cubes. 4 Spoon mixture onto lettuce leaves. Do not overload! Squeeze a little lemon juice and eat like you would a taco!

About


Filling with lots of flavor! Bison meat is very healthy. It’s actually more nutritious than chicken. It's a good excuse to eat meat and stay on the healthy side.