Honey-Glazed Carrot and Chickpea Stew with Turmeric

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A vibrant, spiced stew featuring tender carrots and chickpeas simmered in turmeric and honey, reminiscent of ancient festive flavors. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe (vegan), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs carrots, canned chickpeas, and olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 cups (drained and rinsed) canned chickpeas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp ground turmeric and 1 tsp ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute to release the spices’ aromas.
3. Step 3: Add 5 peeled and sliced medium carrots and 2 cups drained canned chickpeas to the pot, stirring to coat with spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3 cups vegetable broth, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until carrots are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp honey and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the stew thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.