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Expand1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
6 large cloves garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup red lentils Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons cumin Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon coriander Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon dried Ask a question about this ingredient
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Ask a question about this ingredient
4 tablespoons tahini Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 425F. Put garlic (with peel still on) in foil, drizzle with 1 TB oil, and wrap securely. Toss carrots with 1 TB oil and a pinch of salt and pepper and arrange on a baking pan. Roast carrots and garlic until tender and caramelized (about 40 minutes), giving the pan of carrots an occasional toss. Cool; peel garlic.
Ask a question about this stepAdd lentils and 2 c water to a medium saucepan; bring up to a boil, then cover the pan, turn the heat down to a simmer, and cook until the lentils are mushy (about 8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally. Take off the lid and cook until thickened (about 2 minutes), stirring constantly. Cool.
Ask a question about this stepAdd cumin, coriander, ginger, and cinnamon to a dry pan. Toast over medium heat a couple minutes until fragrant.
Ask a question about this stepTo the bowl of a food processor, add peeled garlic, carrots, and 2 TB oil; pulse until they form a chunky paste. Pulse in the toasted spices along with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add lentils, lemon juice, and tahini and pulse to combine.
Ask a question about this stepStir in parsley; taste and season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle remaining 1 TB olive oil on top before serving. Serve with crudités, toasted pita chips, crackers, or bread.
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