Barley Stew with Saffron

Ingredients

• • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 1 cup (250 ml) pearl barley
  • 1 can 19 oz (540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken broth
  • 2 cups (500 ml) red or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup (250 ml) frozen peas, thawed
  • Salt and pepper