One Pot Moroccan Quinoa with Red Lentils

fennel seeds

red pepper flakes

whole cloves

cumin seeds

coriander seeds

whole allspice berries

sesame seeds

ground black pepper

ground ginger

ground cinnamon

olive oil

carrots (peeled and diced)

to 6 small red potatoes (scrubbed and diced)

red onion (diced)

bell pepper (seeded and diced)

garlic (minced)

Moroccan spice blend ((see above) or ras el hanout))

un-cooked red lentils

un-cooked quinoa (rinsed)

cayenne pepper ((reduce to 1/8 tsp. for less spicy))

low-sodium vegetable broth

salt or to taste ((use less if your broth is salty))

freshly-squeezed orange juice ((about 1 orange))

freshly-squeezed lemon juice ((about 1 lemon))

loosely-packed chopped fresh cilantro ((or mint, or a combination))

chopped toasted almonds