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Zesty Brazilian Quibebe with Coconut and Nutmeg

Name: Zesty Brazilian Quibebe with Coconut and Nutmeg
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 medium pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; Zest of 1 lime; Fresh cilantro leaves

This flavorful stew made with mashed pumpkin, coconut milk, and nutmeg is perfect for cozy dinners.

4.1(888 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 18, 2025

Zesty Brazilian Quibebe with Coconut and Nutmeg — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 h

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Quibebe

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 243 kcal
Protein: 3.05 g
Carbs: 18.3 g
Fat: 19.58 g
Fiber: 4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 970 kcal
Protein: 12.2 g
Carbs: 73.2 g
Fat: 78.3 g
Fiber: 16 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 medium pumpkin or butternut squash peeled and diced	200	5	50	1	10
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 medium onion finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg	12	0.4	1	1	1
1 teaspoon paprika	6	0.3	1	0.3	0.7
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup coconut milk	445	4	6	48	2
1 cup vegetable broth	12	1	3	0	0
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Zest of 1 lime	1	0	0	0	0.1
Fresh cilantro leaves	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Pumpkin

1
Peel and Dice Pumpkin
Peel and dice the pumpkin into small, even pieces.
2
Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3
Sauté Onion and Garlic
Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.

Blending the Flavors

1
Toast Spices
Stir in ground nutmeg, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Use fresh nutmeg for the best flavor.
2
Combine Pumpkin and Spices
Add the diced pumpkin to the pot, mixing well with the spices.
3
Add Liquids
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer.
Tip: Make sure not to overcook the pumpkin to retain a bit of texture.

How to Make Zesty Brazilian Quibebe with Coconut and Nutmeg

Total time: 1 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer Mixture
Let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
2
Mash Pumpkin
Using a potato masher, gently mash the pumpkin until it reaches a chunky consistency.
3
Finish with Cilantro
Stir in the fresh cilantro just before serving.