Jerk Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Jerk Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup couscous; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced fine; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 3/4 lb ground turkey; 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted; lettuce (to garnish); tomatoes (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup couscous
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 red bell pepper, diced fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 lb ground turkey
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
lettuce (to garnish)
tomatoes (to garnish)

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["In a small bowl, combine the couscous with 1/2 c.", "water; let stand 20 minutes or until the water is completely absorbed.", "Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, heat the oil over low heat.", "Add the bell pepper, garlic and spices.", "Saute until the red pepper is slightly softened, about 1-2 minutes.", "Let cool completely.", "Prepare the grill.", "In a medium sized bowl, combine the couscous, the spice/bellpepper mixture and the turkey and mix thoroughly, but lightly- use just enough mixing to combine everything.", "Shape the mixture into 4 patties.", "Grill or broil on a lightly oiled rack until brown and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side for 3/4"" thick burgers.", "Place on buns, serve with lettuce and tomatoes."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup couscous, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1/2 red bell pepper, diced fine, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Jerk Turkey Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jerk Turkey Burgers

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