Olive Oil–Braised Chickpeas From Joy the Baker

Name: Olive Oil–Braised Chickpeas From Joy the Baker
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion (red is good, too!); 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup capers, drained; Big pinches sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 3 sprigs fresh thyme (rosemary is good, too! same with sage); 1 teaspoon chile flakes; 1/4 cup cured black olives, pitted and torn (and/or another olive you love, like Castelvetrano); 1/2 lemon, sliced into thin wheels; 1/2 cup crumbled feta (ricotta cheese is also highly recommended); Smoky paprika, for serving; Crusty bread, for serving