Caribbean Jerk Turkey Burgers

Servings
24

Ingredients

3 c boiling water

2 c couscous

Canola oil

3 c red bell pepper, seeded and diced

2 tbsp thyme

2 tbsp curry powder

1 tbsp cumin

1 tbsp allspice

1 tbsp fresh ginger root, minced

1 tbsp salt

1-1/2 tsp black pepper

1-1/2 tsp paprika

1-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

6 lbs GROUND TURKEY

24 Each onion buns, split and toasted

1-1/2 c mayonnaise

24 Each lettuce leaves

6 Each ripe mango, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions


 



Add couscous to boiling water. Cover and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Once couscous has absorbed water, allow to cool.


In hot oil, saute red peppers with seasonings until tender; let cool.


Mix together ground turkey, couscous and red pepper saute mixture. Portion into 4-ounce patties.


Cook patties, using desired method, to 165 degrees F. Do not overcook.


Place each burger on toasted bun and top with mayonnaise, lettuce leaf and mango slice.


Nutrition Facts

540 Total Calories

250 Calories from Fat

27 g Total Fat

42 % Daily Total Fat

5 g Saturated Fat

25 % Daily Saturated Fat

85 g Cholesterol

28 % Daily Cholesterol

660 mg Sodium

28 % Daily Sodium

44 g Total Carbohydrates

15 % Daily Total Carbohydrates

4 g Dietary Fiber

16 % Daily Dietary Fiber

11 g Sugars

29 g Protein

35 % Daily Protein

90 % Daily Vitamin C

10 % Daily Calcium

20 % Daily Iron