Warm Hummus Bowl with Carrots and Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 large shallot, sliced thin
• 3 big carrots, cut into chunky rounds
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
• Kosher salt
• 1 cup uncooked French lentils
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped small
• 1/4 cup salted almonds, roasted and chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped fine
• 3-4 medjool dates, finely chopped after pitting
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup castelvetrano olives, chopped after pitting
• Hummus