Turkey Bayou Burgers

• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 2 scallions (3-inches left on), thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic, garlic
• 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
• 3/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• Red pepper flakes, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise-type dressing, for garnish (optional)
• 1 small, ripe avacado, sliced, for garnish (optional)

1. Prepare hot coals for grilling.
2. Place the ground turkey in a bowl and mix well with the scallions, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro and spices.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Gently form into 4 patties.
5. Grill patties over hot coals, 3" from heat, for about 5-6 minutes per side.
6. If desired, spread buns with mayonnaise-type dressing and top burgers with avacado slices.
7. Serve immediately.

ground turkey, scallions, red bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, thyme, ground cumin, paprika, red pepper, salt, black pepper, buns, mayonnaisetype dressing, avacado

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/1061 (may not work)