Pomegranate Glazed Lamb Meatballs with Smoky Eggplant Purée
Elevate your Week 18 dinner with this spectacular Middle Eastern-inspired dish that guarantees an explosion of flavors. The sweet and tart pomegranate glaze perfectly balances the rich lamb, while the silky, smoky eggplant purée brings a luxurious and exciting restaurant-quality twist to your everyday dining.
In short
Pomegranate Glazed Lamb Meatballs with Smoky Eggplant Purée takes about 50 minutes (20 min prep, 30 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 12 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Minced lamb500 g
- Garlic cloves3 pcs
- Ground cumin1 tbsp
- Ground coriander1 tsp
- Fresh parsley1 bunch
- Salt1 tsp
- Large eggplants2 pcs
- Tahini3 tbsp
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Pomegranate molasses4 tbsp
- Pomegranate seeds0.5 cup
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 220°C. Prick the eggplants multiple times with a fork and roast them whole on a baking tray until the skin is deeply charred and the flesh is completely soft, which takes about 30 minutes.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced lamb, minced garlic, ground cumin, coriander, half of the finely chopped parsley, and salt. Use your hands to mix well and roll the mixture into even, ping-pong sized meatballs.
- 3
Once the eggplants are cool enough to handle, scoop out the soft flesh and discard the charred skins. Transfer the flesh to a food processor along with the tahini, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until deeply browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, pour in the pomegranate molasses, and toss the meatballs continuously until they are fully coated in the thick, sticky glaze.
- 5
Swoosh a generous portion of the warm eggplant purée onto each plate. Arrange the glossy lamb meatballs on top, then garnish with the remaining fresh parsley and a handful of bright, crunchy pomegranate seeds.
Questions and answers
How long does Pomegranate Glazed Lamb Meatballs with Smoky Eggplant Purée take?
About 50 minutes in total: 20 minutes prep and 30 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 12 ingredients: Minced lamb, Garlic cloves, Ground cumin, Ground coriander, Fresh parsley, Salt …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
