Turkish-Spiced Braised Lamb with Roasted Root Vegetables & Bulgur Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs lamb shoulder, cubed, 1.5-inch pieces
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes, or red pepper flakes
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 1.5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes, canned, no sugar added
• 1 cup bulgur wheat, dry
• 3 medium carrots, cut into batons
• 2 medium parsnips, cut into batons
• 2 medium beets, cubed
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves