STEP 1.Dice the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and peel and dice the carrots.
STEP 2.Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and olive oil to a deep skillet. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent (about five minutes).
STEP 3.Add the diced carrots, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, and crushed red pepper to the skillet. Continue to sauté for about two minutes more.
STEP 4.Next, add the uncooked lentils, tomato paste, raisins or chopped apricots, and broth to the skillet. Stir until the tomato paste has dissolved into the broth. Place a lid on the skillet and turn the heat up to high.
STEP 5.Allow the broth to come to a full boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let the lentils simmer in the broth with the lid on for 30 minutes, stirring only occasionally.
STEP 6.After 30 minutes the lentils and carrots should be very tender. Give the lentils a taste and add salt or pepper if needed (this will depend on the salt content of your broth, I did not add any).
STEP 7.Serve the spiced lentils with crusty bread for dipping, or over a bed of polenta or mashed potatoes. Top with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition value
306
calories per serving
12 g Fat27 g Protein18 g Carbs8 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
12g
Protein
27g
Carbs
18g
Fiber
8g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
18g
Protein
27g
Fiber
8g
Fats
Fat
12g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
107mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
4258mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
6mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
54mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
18mg
Vitamin E
1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
61mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
205mg
Selenium
22mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment