• A drizzle of olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, drained, roughly 1 ½ cups of diced tomatoes (seeded) can be used as well
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
• 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, this helps with the acidity of the tomatoes
• 1 ¼ cup lite coconut milk, or more if you like it creamier
• 1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter or nut butter, optional
• 2 to 3 cups spinach, roughly chopped (can sub with another leafy green like kale or swiss chard, if you prefer)
• salt, to taste

Suggested Accompaniments/Toppings:

• a grain of your choice
• A tiny drizzle of olive oil
• fresh cilantro leaves
• freshly baked bread or naan