Cypriot Pan-Seared Lamb Meatballs with Roasted Eggplant & Orzo

Name: Cypriot Pan-Seared Lamb Meatballs with Roasted Eggplant & Orzo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.25 lbs Ground lamb; 1.5 cups Orzo pasta; 1 large Eggplant; 6 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 0.5 medium Yellow onion; 4 cloves Garlic cloves; 0.5 cup Fresh mint; 0.33 cup Fresh parsley; 0.33 cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs; 3 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Lemon zest; 1.5 tsp Dried oregano; 0.75 tsp Cumin; 0.25 tsp Cinnamon; 0.75 tsp Sea salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 4 cups Vegetable broth; 1 tbsp Pomegranate molasses

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Mediterranean Diet

Succulent herb-infused lamb meatballs with crispy exteriors, paired with smoky roasted eggplant and creamy orzo tossed in fresh mint, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil. A sophisticated Eastern Mediterranean dinner bursting with authentic flavors.

Ingredients

1.25 lbs Ground lamb
1.5 cups Orzo pasta
1 large Eggplant
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

Instructions

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