Bison & Orecchiette Primavera
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15-18 minutes | Total Time: 30-33 minutes | Serves: 2-4
Created By: Created by Maddie & Kiki, Canada's Favourite Female Grillmasters
Directions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the avocado oil, and allow to heat for 2-3 minutes before adding the bison.
- Add the Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the bison to brown, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes. Do not rush this step – those little brown bits clinging to the bottom of the skillet will add a tremendous amount of flavour to the sauce!
- Stir in the butter and onions. Cook until the onions are translucent – about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the mushrooms and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir until the sauce thickens, another 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, more cheese and enjoy this springtime delight!
Notes:
If you cannot find fiddleheads locally, substitute fresh asparagus.
If you cannot find morel mushrooms locally, substitute cremini mushrooms.
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Ingredients
1 tbsp (15ml) avocado oil
226g (8oz) Lean or Extra Lean Ground Noble Premium Bison
2 tsp (10ml) Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tbsp (60ml) butter
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced
3/4 cup (190ml) fresh fiddleheads*
1 cup (250ml) fresh morel mushrooms, sliced*
1 1/2 cups (375ml) mixed fresh baby greens (we used kale, swiss chard and pea shoots)
1 cup (250ml) peas
Zest and juice of one lemon
1/2 cup (125ml) Parmesan cheese
2 cups (500ml) orecchiette, cooked according to package directions (and reserving 1 cup of pasta water)
1/4 cup (60ml) fresh parsley, chopped