Jerk Turkey Burgers

By Realtychick

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup couscous
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (1/2 medium)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 12 ounces ground turkey
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns or English muffins, split and toasted
• 4 slices tomato
• 4 lettuce leaves

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Combine couscous and water in a small bowl; let stand for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the couscous is tender and the water is absorbed.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over low heat. Add bell pepper, garlic, thyme, curry powder, cumin, allspice, ginger, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until the bell pepper is slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool.

Prepare a grill or preheat the broiler.

Combine turkey, the couscous and the bell-pepper mixture in a medium-sized bowl; mix thoroughly but lightly. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. If using the grill, oil the grill rack (see Tip) or oil the broiler pan. Grill or broil the patties until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Place on buns (or English muffins) and garnish with tomato slices and lettuce leaves.

To oil a grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)