Jerk Turkey Burgers - cooking recipe

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)
Preparation
    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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