Moroccan Spiced Lentil & Sweet Potato Tagine

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lbs (1 kg) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 ½ tsp (7 mL) cumin, divided
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, small dice
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced
• 1 cup (250 mL) red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup (250 mL) yellow zucchini, diced
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup (250 mL) whole red lentils, dry
• 4 cups (1 L) vegetable broth
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) tomato paste
• ½ tsp (2 mL) ground coriander
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground turmeric
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground ginger
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) cinnamon
• ¼ cup (60 mL) cilantro, minced
• ¼ cup (60 mL) parsley, minced
• sliced almonds (optional), for garnish
• Optional serving suggestions: couscous and/or crusty bread