Moroccan-Spiced Warm Lentil and Steak Salad - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils, French (picked through, rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbs olive oil (extra-virgin)
• 1 medium onion (red; thinly sliced)
• 1 large clove garlic (minced ½ tsp. ground cumin)
• 1/2 tsp coriander (seeds)
• salt and pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 medium carrot (peeled and minced or grated)
• 1/2 cup parsley (fresh, flat-leaf; chopped)
• 1/2 cup raisins (golden)
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 3 tbs lemon juice
• 1 tbs olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1/4 tsp coriander (ground)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (ground)
• 1/4 tsp ginger (ground)
• 1 medium clove garlic (mashed into a paste)
• salt and pepper
• 1 lb beef, skirt steak (cut into 4 to 6 equal pieces)
• vegetable oil (for the grill)