Spiced Lentils with Carrots

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 4 carrots (about 2 cups chopped)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 cup brown lentils
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots or raisins
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional)