Turkey Burgers – Jerk Style!

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 3
Jerk Style Turkey Burgers for a tasty and healthy meal
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Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
307
Sugar
4g
Fat
12g
Jerk-style turkey burgers are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef burgers. The mixture of spices used in this recipe gives the burgers a Caribbean-inspired flavor and a satisfying kick. The addition of couscous to the burger mixture helps keep them moist and juicy. These burgers are perfect for a summer barbecue, and they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve them on whole wheat buns for an extra dose of fiber and nutrients.

Instructions

1.In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add couscous and cover. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
2.In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add chopped red bell pepper and garlic, cook for 2 minutes or until soft.
3.Add dried thyme, curry powder, ground cumin, allspice, ground ginger, salt, fresh ground pepper, Spanish paprika, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4.In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, cooked couscous, and spice mixture. Mix well.
5.Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Form turkey mixture into 4 equal patties. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
6.Serve turkey burgers on toasted whole wheat buns with sliced tomatoes and lettuce leaves.

PROS

These turkey burgers are packed with flavor and are a healthy alternative to beef burgers.
The couscous adds a nice texture and helps keep the burgers moist.

Grilling the burgers gives them a smoky and charred flavor that is hard to resist.

CONS

Ground turkey can be a bit dry, so be careful not to overcook the burgers.

If you are not used to spicy food, the jerk spice mixture may be too hot for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey is a good source of protein and is low in saturated fat. The spices in this recipe have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help support a healthy immune system.

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