Chickpea Consolation

Name: Chickpea Consolation
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian, African, Moroccan, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 (14oz/400g) cans chickpeas, drained; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, peeled and grated or finely minced; 1 can (14oz/400g) plum tomatoes in juice, preferably Italian, drained and chopped; pinch sugar; pinch saffron threads; 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup (50g) lightly toasted almonds; small handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 1/2 cups (325ml) chicken or vegetable stock; salt; juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste