Turmeric Cabbage & Chickpea Sabzi
A quick Indian-inspired cabbage, carrot, and chickpea sauté with turmeric, cumin, and lemon. Very healthy, colorful, and easy for a weeknight.
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- Organic Green Cabbage 1/2 small head, shredded $1.10
- Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 2 carrots, sliced thin $1.69
- Sweet Onion 1 small, sliced $1.43
- Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves, minced $2.89
- Organic Ginger Puree, 2.8 OZ 2 tsp $3.99
- Organic Cilantro 2 tbsp chopped $1.79
- Lemon 1/2 $0.99
- Chickpeas 1 to 2 cans, drained and rinsed pantry
- Olive oil 1 tbsp pantry
- Ground cumin 1 tsp pantry
- Turmeric 1/2 tsp pantry
- Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp optional pantry
- Salt to taste pantry
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- If using mustard seeds, add them first and cook until they begin to pop.
- Add sliced onion and carrots and cook for 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger puree and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in cumin and turmeric.
- Add shredded cabbage and a pinch of salt. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until softened but not mushy.
- Add chickpeas and 2 tablespoons water, then cook 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
- Finish with lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve alone or with yogurt and a small scoop of rice.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $9-13 plus pantry spices
Health notes: High fiber, nutrient-dense vegetables, and plant protein with relatively low calories.
Drink pairing: Salted lassi or sparkling water with lemon