Tomato-Braised Chickpeas & Spinach Stew
By nightfall, the city exhales — and so should you.
Dinner doesn’t need to impress anyone. It just needs to bring you home to yourself. This stew is warm, simple, and quietly comforting — a reminder that ease is allowed.
Ingredients
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can chickpeas, drained
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and paprika.
3. Pour in tomatoes and chickpeas; simmer for 10–15 minutes.
4. Stir in spinach until just wilted.
5. Season and serve warm.
This is dinner that lets the day end gently — no rush, no noise, no performance.
