Mediterranean Chickpea Stew - Great Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• 1 can (14 oz / 400g) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans (15 oz each / 800g total) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 ½ cups (360ml) vegetable broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to balance acidity)
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
• A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
• Lemon wedges
• Crusty bread, pita, or rice