Pumpkin Duba Stew with Ethiopian Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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A sweet and savory pumpkin stew simmered with warm Ethiopian spices, perfect as a comforting vegan dish. This Ethiopian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pumpkin (duba), peeled and diced, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups pumpkin (duba), peeled and diced
1 medium, chopped yellow onion
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, minced ginger
1 tbsp berbere spice mix
2 tbsp niter kibbeh or olive oil
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp niter kibbeh or olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat until hot.
Step 2: Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 tbsp berbere spice mix and 1 tbsp tomato paste, stirring for 1 minute to combine and toast spices.
Step 5: Add 3 cups peeled and diced pumpkin, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 6: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes until pumpkin is tender and stew thickens.
Step 7: Adjust seasoning as needed, then stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm with injera or rice.