Caribbean Jerk Turkey Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs ground turkey
1 cup boiling water
2/3 cup couscous
1 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
as needed vegetable oil cooking spray

Preparation

In small cup or bowl, combine water and couscous; cover and allow to stand 5 minutes plus or until couscous has absorbed all water.
In small non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, saute red bell pepper, thyme, curry powder, cumin, allspice, ginger, salt, black pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper in oil 1 to 2 minutes; allow to cool.
In medium bowl, combine turkey, bell pepper mixture and couscous. Shape mixture into a round loaf using a 9-inch pie plate or a rectangular loaf using a 8-by-4-by-2-inch pan. Spray pan with vegetable cooking spray.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees F when inserted in the center of the loaf and juices run clear.