
Golden Turmeric Cabbage & Chickpea Skillet
This budget-friendly star uses humble cabbage and protein-packed chickpeas to create a vibrant, anti-inflammatory meal. It is incredibly affordable yet delivers a sophisticated flavor profile thanks to aromatic spices, making it the perfect healthy midweek recovery dish for Week 33.
In short
Golden Turmeric Cabbage & Chickpea Skillet takes about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 11 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Green cabbage1 head
- Canned chickpeas2 cans
- Yellow onion1 large
- Garlic3 cloves
- Turmeric powder1 tbsp
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Black pepper0.25 tsp
- Fresh parsley1 handful
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Shred the cabbage into thin, long ribbons, similar to pasta.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add garlic, turmeric, and cumin, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the cabbage ribbons to the skillet. Stir well to coat with spices and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized.
- 4
Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then add them to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chickpeas to heat through.
- 5
Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Questions and answers
How long does Golden Turmeric Cabbage & Chickpea Skillet take?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 11 ingredients: Green cabbage, Canned chickpeas, Yellow onion, Garlic, Turmeric powder, Ground cumin …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.


