Turkish Herb-Braised Lamb Shank with Charred Eggplant & Freekeh Pilaf

Name: Turkish Herb-Braised Lamb Shank with Charred Eggplant & Freekeh Pilaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces (8 oz each) lamb shanks; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions; 5 cloves garlic cloves; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 1.5 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp sumac; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp sea salt; 1.5 cups freekeh; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 medium eggplants; 0.25 cup pine nuts; 0.25 cup fresh mint; 0.25 cup fresh parsley; 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds

Prep 20 min · Cook 1 h 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

Mediterranean Diet

Tender lamb shanks braised in a fragrant blend of Turkish spices, pomegranate molasses, and tomatoes, served alongside smoky charred eggplant and nutty roasted freekeh with toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

4 pieces (8 oz each) lamb shanks
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

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