Turkish Grilled Lamb Köfte with Charred Eggplant & Herbed Couscous Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1.25 lbs ground lamb, 85/15 lean
• 0.25 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 0.5 medium red onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 0.5 tsp sumac, optional but recommended
• 0.75 tsp sea salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 whole large eggplant, cut into 0.5-inch rounds
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1.5 cups whole wheat couscous, dry
• 2.25 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). If using oven, preheat to 425°F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, mint, parsley, red onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, sumac, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined—do not overwork.