Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Stew

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red onion, finely chopped
3 teaspoons cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup tomato puree
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1-1/2 cup chickpeas
3 cups spinach
1/4 cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted

Cook onion and garlic in the oil. Add spices. When aromatic, stir in tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add water if needed. Add brown sugar, chickpeas, and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted. Garnish with almonds.

Serve with long grain rice.