Jerk Turkey Burgers with Papaya Salsa
Burger
1 1/3 lbs ground turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
2 scallions, chopped
1 Serrano or Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced.
1-inch Ginger root, grated
2 tsp fresh Thyme
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Black pepper, fresh
1 lime, juiced
Lettuce leaves for the burger
4 Wheat Hamburger Burns
 
Papaya Salsa
1 large Papaya, seeded and diced small
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced small
1/4 red onion, diced small
1 Serrano, seeded and chopped small
2 Tbs Fresh Cilantro leaves, chopped
1 navel Orange or lime juice
Coarse Salt
   
  Preheat a large nonstick skillet, indoor grill pan or tabletop grill to medium high heat. Combine the turkey, garlic, scallions, ginger, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Form mixture into 4 large patties no more than 1-inch thick. Drizzle the patties with a touch of oil. Place patties in a hot pan or on a hot grill and cook 6 minutes on each side. Squeeze the juice of 1 ripe lime over the patties before removing them from the heat. Place the cooked patties on bun bottoms and top with lettuce leaves.

Combine the papaya, red bell pepper, red onion, serrano or jalapeno, cilantro and orange juice in a bowl. Season salsa with salt, to your taste. Pile salsa on top of the lettuce resting on cooked patties and add bun tops to the burgers. Serve with Chili Lime Avocados and pineapple wedges.