Turkish Spiced Lamb Köfte with Charred Eggplant & Bulgur Pilaf

Ingredients

• 10 oz ground lamb, lean
• 3/4 cup bulgur wheat, dry
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
• 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 1/4 cup onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp cumin, ground
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground
• 1/2 tsp paprika, smoked
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes until fragrant; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, minced onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, 1 tbsp parsley, 1 tbsp mint, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 8 oval-shaped köfte patties.