Ingredients
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1/3 cup couscous
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1/2 cup water
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2 teaspoons canola oil
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1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon spanish paprika
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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12 ounces ground turkey
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4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toasted
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4 slices tomatoes
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4 lettuce leaves
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare a grill or the broiler pan by oiling (before heating). Then preheat grill or broiler.
- 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.