When darkness falls and the pumpkins glow, this Witch’s Pumpkin & Smoky Bean Pot will cast a delicious spell on your Halloween evening. It’s a warming, comforting, meat-free cauldron of goodness, perfect for those cooking in a campervan or motorhome. Packed with autumnal flavours and magical colour, it’s sure to enchant everyone at the campsite.

Ingredients

• 300g pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 tin mixed beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A handful of spinach (optional for extra green magic)
• A sprinkle of grated cheese (or vegan alternative)

Method

1. Light your cauldron – Heat olive oil in your van pan or camping stove.
2. Add the witch’s charm – Toss in onion and garlic, sauté until golden.
3. Summon the pumpkin – Add the cubed pumpkin and red pepper, stirring until they start to soften.
4. Add your magic dust – Sprinkle in paprika and cumin, stirring well.
5. Create the potion – Pour in chopped tomatoes and add the mixed beans. Season to taste.
6. Let it bubble – Cover and cook gently for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin is soft and the sauce is thick.
7. Final spell – Stir in spinach and cheese, let it melt through, then serve warm with wraps or rice.

Conclusion

Hearty, colourful, and full of smoky spice, the Witch’s Pumpkin & Smoky Bean Pot is the perfect Halloween comfort dish for vanlife cooks. It’s proof that you don’t need meat to make a hauntingly good meal — just a little pumpkin magic and a touch of smoke!