Mediterranean Chick Pea Stew

Name: Mediterranean Chick Pea Stew
Ingredients: 1 whole head garlic, unpeeled; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Pinch freshly ground black pepper and sea salt; 2 sweet red bell peppers, seeded and julienned; 1 red finger hot chile pepper, seeded and minced*; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; Pinch sea salt; 2 (28-ounce or 796 ml) cans whole, peeled, organic tomatoes, hand crushed; Pinch brown sugar; 3 cups canned chick peas, rinsed and drained; Zest of 1 lemon; 10 large fresh mint leaves, stacked, rolled up and sliced into ribbons (chiffonade); Handful fresh parsley, leaves picked and minced; Whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges and toasted, for serving