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How to Make Pumpkin Kubbeh (Vegetarian Pumpkin Kibbeh)

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 can Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 tablespoon Seven Spice
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups Fine Bulgur
  • ¼ cup flour
  • Salt to taste
  • Olive oil for brushing

For the Stuffing

  • 4 cups fresh Spinach I used baby spinach
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Seven Spice
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pumpkin Dough

  • Cook pumpkin until tender, then mash until smooth.
  • Combine mashed pumpkin with fine bulgur, salt, and spices.
  • Mix until a soft dough forms that can hold its shape. If the dough feels too wet, add a little more bulgur; if too dry, add a splash of water.

Step 2: Make the Spinach Filling

  • Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté chopped onions until soft and golden.
  • Add spinach and season with salt, pepper, and Middle Eastern spices (sumac, cumin, or allspice work well).
  • Cook until the spinach is wilted and any liquid has evaporated.
  • Set aside to cool slightly before assembling.

Step 3: Assemble the Pumpkin Kubbeh

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  • Spread half of the pumpkin dough evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  • Add the spinach filling in a smooth layer.
  • Top with the remaining pumpkin dough, smoothing the surface.
  • Score the top into diamond or square shapes for a traditional look.

Step 4: Bake Until Golden

  • Drizzle olive oil over the top.
  • Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the kubbeh is golden on top and firm to the touch.
  • Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

This pumpkin kubbeh recipe pairs perfectly with:
  • A side of yogurt or labneh
  • Fresh cucumber and tomato salad
  • Warm pita bread