Turkey Burgers - Jerk Style!

"Jerk" seasonings transform the ordinary turkey burger. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup couscous
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  teaspoons canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped red bell pepper
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  spanish paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 12  ounces ground turkey
• 4  whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 4  slices tomatoes
• 4  lettuce leaves

Directions

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. Add bell pepper, garlic, thyme, curry powder, cumin, allspice, ginger, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until the bell pepper is slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool.
3. Prepare a grill or the broiler pan by oiling (before heating). Then preheat grill or broiler.
4. Combine turkey, the couscous and the bell-pepper mixture in a medium-sized bowl; mix thoroughly but lightly. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties. Grill or broil the patties until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Place on buns and garnish with tomato slices and lettuce leaves.