Low Fat Turkey Burgers Recipe

Name: Low Fat Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup couscous; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped, 1/2 medium; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon thyme dried; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ginger ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly groud; 1/4 teaspoon paprika spanish; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 12 ounces ground turkey; 4 each hamburger buns whole-wheat, or English muffins, split and toasted; 4 slices tomatoes; 4 each lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

⅓ cup couscous
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped, 1/2 medium
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon thyme dried
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ginger ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly groud
1/4 teaspoon paprika spanish
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces ground turkey
4 each hamburger buns whole-wheat, or English muffins, split and toasted
4 slices tomatoes
4 each lettuce leaves

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.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over low heat.
3
Add bell pepper, garlic, thyme, curry powder, cumin, allspice, ginger, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne.
4
Cook, stirring, until the bell pepper is slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Let cool.
6
Prepare a grill or preheat the broiler.
7
Combine turkey, the couscous and the bell-pepper mixture in a medium-sized bowl; mix thoroughly but lightly.
8
Shape into four 3/4 inch-thick patties.
9
If using the grill, oil the grill rack (see Tip) or oil the broiler pan.
10
Grill or broil the patties until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side.
11
Place on buns (or English muffins) and garnish with tomato slices and lettuce leaves.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup couscous, 1/2 cup water, 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers chopped, 1/2 medium, and more.

Yes, Low Fat 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.

Low Fat Turkey Burgers

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