Chickpea & Vegetable Tagine

INGREDIENTS

red onion (chopped)

carrot (chopped)

green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)

garlic clove (minced)

1 1/2 tsp

fresh ginger (minced)

2 tbsp

jarred tomato paste

1/4 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

1 1/4

inch turmeric or 1/4 teaspoon ground

cayenne pepper (to taste)

2 cups

vegetable broth

1 cup

green beans (in 1-inch pieces)

2 cups

mushrooms (diced)

1 1/2 cups

cooked chickpeas or 1 15.5 oz can

2 tbsp

fresh cilantro or parsley (minced)

2 tsp

blended peeled lemon

1 tbsp

raisins or minced dried apricots