Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut and Turmeric

Name: Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut and Turmeric
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: ¼ cup unrefined coconut oil (avocado or olive oil, plus more for serving); 4 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 large yellow onion (chopped); 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric (plus more for serving); 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus more for serving); 3 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 (15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed); 2 15-ounce cans full-fat coconut milk*; 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock; 1 bunch of organic Swiss chard; 1 cup of fresh mint and/or cilantro leaves (for serving); full-fat greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (for serving (optional)); toasted pita (lavash or other flatbread, for serving (optional))