Turkish Lamb Köfte with Charred Eggplant & Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.25 lbs ground lamb, pasture-raised preferred
• 3 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sumac, for brightness
• 0.5 medium red onion, minced fine
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.25 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 2 whole large eggplants, halved lengthwise
• 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 0.5 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 0.5 cup labneh, or thick Greek yogurt