Turkish Lamb Köfte with Charred Eggplant & Bulgur Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1.25 lbs ground lamb, 85/15 blend preferred
• 0.5 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 0.5 medium onion, finely minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp sumac, optional but recommended
• 0.75 tsp sea salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 cups bulgur wheat
• 3 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
• 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch rounds
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 0.75 cup greek yogurt, plain, full-fat