Jerk Turkey Burgers

• 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)

1. In a small bowl, combine the couscous with 1/2 c.
2. water; let stand 20 minutes or until the water is completely absorbed.
3. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, heat the oil over low heat.
4. Add the bell pepper, garlic and spices.
5. Saute until the red pepper is slightly softened, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Let cool completely.
7. Prepare the grill.
8. 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.
9. Shape the mixture into 4 patties.
10. 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.
11. Place on buns, serve with lettuce and tomatoes.

couscous, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, garlic, thyme, curry powder, ground cumin, ground allspice, ground ginger, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, sweet paprika, cayenne, ground turkey, whole wheat hamburger buns, tomatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jerk-turkey-burgers-51554 (may not work)