Pantry Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
  
• 1 shallot
  
• ¹/₂ onion
  
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  
• 1 cup red lentils (uncooked)
  
• 1 tablespoon ginger (fresh)
  
• 1 tablespoon turmeric (dried)
  
• 1 tablespoon coriander (dried)
  
• 1 tablespoon paprika
  
• 2 bay leaves
  
• 3 tablespoons cumin
  
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  
• 1 teaspoon allspice
  
• salt and cracked pepper
  
• 2 tablespoons broth/fond
  
• 4 cups water
  
• 1 packet chickpeas
  
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
  
• 1 cup sliced red peppers
  
• 1 cup spinach
  
• 1 can coconut milk
  
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice