Spiced Lamb and Shaved Carrots

Name: Spiced Lamb and Shaved Carrots
Ingredients: ½ cup coarsely chopped dried apricots or pitted dates; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 lemons; 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 lb. ground lamb; 1 Tbsp. ras-el-hanout; ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more; Freshly ground pepper; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp. double-concentrated tomato paste; 2 medium carrots, scrubbed, shaved lengthwise into ribbons with a vegetable peeler; 1 cup (packed) mixed tender herbs (such as mint, cilantro, and/or parsley); Pita or other flatbread (for serving)