Turkish Pan-Seared Lamb Köfte with Charred Eggplant & Freekeh Pilaf

Name: Turkish Pan-Seared Lamb Köfte with Charred Eggplant & Freekeh Pilaf
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.25 lbs Ground lamb; 1.5 cups Freekeh (roasted green wheat); 2 medium Japanese eggplant; 0.5 medium Red onion; 0.25 cup Fresh mint; 0.25 cup Fresh parsley; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 0.75 tsp Ground coriander; 0.5 tsp Sumac; 0.5 tsp Aleppo pepper; 0.75 tsp Sea salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 3 cups Vegetable broth; 3 cloves Garlic; 0.5 whole Lemon; 3 tbsp Pine nuts

Prep 25 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

Mediterranean Diet

Succulent spiced lamb meatballs with warm Mediterranean aromatics, paired with smoky roasted eggplant and nutty cracked green wheat pilaf. A Turkish-inspired dinner that celebrates bold flavors and wholesome grains.

Ingredients

1.25 lbs Ground lamb
1.5 cups Freekeh (roasted green wheat)
2 medium Japanese eggplant
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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