Turkish Herb-Braised Lamb Köfte with Bulgur-Walnut Pilaf & Charred Tomato Sauce

Name: Turkish Herb-Braised Lamb Köfte with Bulgur-Walnut Pilaf & Charred Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 10 oz Ground lamb; 0.75 cup Bulgur wheat; 0.25 cup Walnuts; 0.25 cup Fresh mint; 0.25 cup Fresh parsley; 0.5 medium Onion; 3 whole Garlic cloves; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp Sumac; 3 medium Roma tomatoes; 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1.5 cups Vegetable broth; 0.5 tsp Sea salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 0.25 cup Greek yogurt

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 2 · medium

Mediterranean Diet

Aromatic Turkish meatballs infused with cumin, cinnamon, and fresh mint, braised in a vibrant charred tomato sauce. Served over nutty bulgur pilaf with toasted walnuts, creating a deeply satisfying Mediterranean dinner with warm spices and herbaceous brightness.

Ingredients

10 oz Ground lamb, Lean ground lamb
0.75 cup Bulgur wheat, Uncooked
0.25 cup Walnuts, Chopped
0.25 cup Fresh mint, Chopped
0.25 cup Fresh parsley, Chopped
0.5 medium Onion, Finely minced
3 whole Garlic cloves, Minced
1 tsp Ground cumin
0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon
0.5 tsp Sumac, Optional but recommended
3 medium Roma tomatoes, Halved
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1.5 cups Vegetable broth
0.5 tsp Sea salt

Turkish Herb-Braised Lamb Köfte with Bulgur-Walnut Pilaf & Charred Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

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