Pumpkin Kibbeh Stuffed with Spinach, Chick Peas, and Walnuts Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Kibbeh Stuffed with Spinach, Chick Peas, and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup cooked chick peas, peeled and halved; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/3 cup cooked and chopped spinach; Salt and pepper; Pinch of Hungarian paprika; 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 cup cooked pureed pumpkin; 2 cups fine grain bulgur, unwashed; 1/3 cup flour; 2 tablespoons grated onion; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; Pinch of hot Hungarian paprika; Vegetable oil for frying; Chopped parsley and quartered lemons

Servings: persons

1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup cooked chick peas, peeled and halved
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup cooked and chopped spinach
Salt and pepper
Pinch of Hungarian paprika
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup cooked pureed pumpkin
2 cups fine grain bulgur, unwashed
1/3 cup flour
2 tablespoons grated onion
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of hot Hungarian paprika
Vegetable oil for frying
Chopped parsley and quartered lemons

1
In a deep saute pan add enough vegetable oil to come no more than 1/3 up the sides of the pan.
2
Heat until a deep fat fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, make the filling.
3
In a small saute pan, saute the onions in the oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
4
Then add the chick peas, walnuts, spinach, seasonings, and lemon juice.
5
Now make the pumpkin shell.
6
In a mixing bowl , place the pumpkin, dry bulgur, flour, onion, and seasonings.
7
Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes.
8
If the dough becomes dry, add a few drops of water and then knead well.
9
Now shape the kibbeh.
10
Knead about 2 tablespoons of the pumpkin mixture until it holds together.
11
Keeping your hands moist, form a smooth football shaped oval.
12
Poke your index finger through the end and fill with 1 teaspoon of filling.
13
Close the end and reshape, if necessary.
14
Carefully place in the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes.
15
You may have do this in batches.
16
Drain on paper towels and and sprinkle with some chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon quarters.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup cooked chick peas, peeled and halved, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Kibbeh Stuffed with Spinach, Chick Peas, and Walnuts falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin Kibbeh Stuffed with Spinach, Chick Peas, and Walnuts

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