Garlic Bison Lettuce Wraps with Quick Pickled Veggies

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4

Why I Love This Recipe

These garlic bison lettuce wraps are one of those dinners that feel light but still leave you completely satisfied. The savory garlic bison paired with crisp quick pickled veggies creates the perfect balance of flavor and crunch. They're packed with protein, come together in under 30 minutes, and are perfect for busy weeknights when you want something fresh, healthy, and incredibly flavorful.

Ingredients

For the Bison Filling

• 1 lb ground bison

• 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

For the Quick Pickled Veggies

• ½ cup shredded carrots

• ½ cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks

• ¼ cup rice vinegar

• 1 tsp honey

• Pinch of kosher salt

To Serve

• Bibb or butter lettuce leaves

• Lime wedges

• Sriracha (highly recommended!)

• Optional: sliced green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Pickle the veggies: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, honey, and salt. Add the carrots and cucumber, toss to coat, and let sit while you prepare the bison.

2. Cook the bison: Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the ground bison, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until browned. Stir in the coconut aminos and cook for another 1–2 minutes.

3. Assemble the wraps: Spoon the warm bison into lettuce leaves and top with the quick pickled veggies. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime and a drizzle of sriracha. Add green onions or sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

• Wilson Eats Tip: Don't skip the finishing touches! A squeeze of fresh lime and a drizzle of sriracha brighten everything up and add just the right amount of heat.

• This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. If needed, use certified gluten-free coconut aminos or tamari.

• No rice vinegar? Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar work well.

• Want to make it a bowl? Serve everything over jasmine rice or cauliflower rice.

• For little ones, serve the bison in mini tortillas or taco shells if lettuce wraps are too tricky to hold.

Nicole's Hosting Tip

Set everything out family-style so everyone can build their own lettuce wraps. Add a platter of fresh fruit and pour chilled vodka gimlets or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc for an easy summer dinner that feels relaxed, fresh, and perfect for lingering around the table.