• 1-1/4 lbs. ground bison
• 1-1/4 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. Asian fish sauce
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 8 red lettuce leaves
• 1-1/4 small red onions, thinly sliced
• 1-1/4 scallions, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Place a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté ground bison, ginger, and garlic 5 minutes, stirring often to break up lumps of meat, until bison is browned. Stir in lime juice, fish sauce, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook 1-2 minutes, until liquid is evaporated by half. Arrange lettuce on a serving dish. Mound hot bison mixture in center. Garnish with red onion, scallion, and cilantro.

Per serving: calories 376, fat 21.8g, 53% calories from fat, cholesterol 125mg, protein 37.1g, carbohydrates 6.0g, fiber 1.2g, sugar 2.6g, sodium 1017mg, diet points 9.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.9, Fruit: 0.1, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 5.3, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.3

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The recommended wines are: Beaujolais, Chenin Blanc, or Chianti.