Turkey Burgers - Jerk Style! Recipe

Name: Turkey Burgers - Jerk Style!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup couscous; ½ cup water; 2 teaspoons canola oil; ½ cup chopped red bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ¼ teaspoon spanish paprika; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 12 ounces ground turkey; 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted; 4 slices tomatoes; 4 lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

⅓ cup couscous
½ cup water
2 teaspoons canola oil
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¼ teaspoon spanish paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces ground turkey
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
4 slices tomatoes
4 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 the broiler pan by oiling (before heating).
7
Then preheat grill or broiler.
8
Combine turkey, the couscous and the bell-pepper mixture in a medium-sized bowl; mix thoroughly but lightly.
9
Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
10
Grill or broil the patties until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side.
11
Place on buns and garnish with tomato slices and lettuce leaves.

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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, ½ cup water, 2 teaspoons canola oil, ½ cup chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Turkey Burgers - Jerk Style! 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.

Turkey Burgers - Jerk Style!

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