Aromatic Paprika Chickpea Tomato Simmer

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• 1 can (28-ounce) italian plum tomato
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cans (15-ounce) canned garbanzo beans
• 4 cups herb broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 oz baby spinach leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté diced yellow onion until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, sweet paprika, and dried oregano; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. 2Stir in the diced Italian plum tomatoes (with their juice), tomato paste, rinsed garbanzo beans, herb broth, and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
3. 3Remove bay leaves. Stir in the baby spinach leaves, cooking until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
4. 4Remove from heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.