Turkey Bayou Burgers
["1 lb. ground turkey", "2 scallions (3-inches of green left on), thinly sliced", "1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped", "1 tsp. minced garlic", "2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro", "3/4 tsp. dried thyme", "1/2 tsp. ground cumin", "1/2 tsp. paprika", "red pepper flakes to taste", "salt and black pepper to taste", "4 toasted hamburger buns", "1/4 c. regular or reduced-calorie mayonnaise-type dressing for garnish (optional)", "1 small ripe avocado, sliced for garnish (optional)"]
["Prepare hot coals for grilling.", "Place the ground turkey in a bowl and mix well with the scallions, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro and spices. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently form into 4 patties. Grill patties over hot coals, 3-inches from heat, for about 5 to 6 minutes per side.", "If desired, spread buns with mayonnaise-type dressing and top burgers with avocado slices. Serve immediately."]
["ground turkey", "scallions", "red bell pepper", "garlic", "cilantro", "thyme", "ground cumin", "paprika", "red pepper", "salt", "buns", "regular", "avocado"]