Spiced Chickpea and Pumpkin Stew with Turmeric and Cumin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A hearty vegan stew combining pumpkin, chickpeas, and warming spices like turmeric and cumin, inspired by traditional Middle Eastern flavors. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe (vegan), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs olive oil, yellow onion, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 280 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

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 14 ounces (1 can) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups (1 can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
• 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 teaspoons ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon ground coriander; toast the spices for 1 minute while stirring.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree, and 2 cups vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until thickened and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and lemon wedges on the side to brighten the stew.