Hearty Spiced Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon dried chili flakes (optional)
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
• 2 cans (14 oz / 400 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable broth or water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped for garnish