Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 leek (white part only - diced)
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 carrot (shredded)
• 1 zucchini (shredded)
• 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 lemon (juice plus zest)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt