Spiced Lentils with Carrots | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion ($0.32)
• 4 cloves garlic ($0.32)
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger ($0.10)
• 4 carrots (about 2 cups chopped) ($0.56)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.32)
• 1 tsp ground cumin ($0.10)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon ($0.05)
• 1/2 tsp allspice ($0.05)
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper ($0.02)
• 1 cup brown lentils ($0.67)
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.15)
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots or raisins* ($0.75)
• 3 cups vegetable broth ($0.40)
• 1 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional) ($0.10)