• 1 tbsp olive oil (plus more to finish)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced

• 1 cup diced tomatoes (or 1 (14.5 oz) can, drained slightly)

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp salt (more to taste)

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 cup long-grain white rice (basmati or jasmine)

• 2 cups vegetable broth or water

• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (about 1 1/2 cups)

• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans or black beans, rinsed and drained (about 1 1/2 cups)

• 2 cups baby spinach

• 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (to taste)

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and/or mint (for serving)

Optional add-ins (choose your favorite):

• Feta cheese, crumbled

• Sliced olives

• Capers

• Pine nuts (toasted)

• Sun-dried tomatoes

• Tahini drizzle