Hearty Spanish Smoked Paprika Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 28 oz italian plum tomato
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 30 oz canned garbanzo beans
• 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp coriander
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaves
• 3 cups herb broth
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 5 oz baby spinach leaves
• 0.5 tsp coarse salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 cup parsley

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2. 2Stir in smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. 3Pour in crushed Italian plum tomatoes, rinsed garbanzo beans, bay leaf, and herb broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes.
4. 4Stir in baby spinach leaves until just wilted. Remove bay leaf. Season with coarse salt and black pepper, and stir in sherry vinegar.
5. 5Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.