# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 small round pumpkin (about 2 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
02 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
04 - 1 small zucchini, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 small red onion, sliced into thin wedges
→ Seasonings
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the pumpkin slices in a large circle on the baking sheet forming the shape of a pumpkin face.
03 - Outline eyes, nose, and mouth with bell pepper strips. Fill in with zucchini rounds and red onion wedges for color and contrast.
04 - Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
05 - Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
06 - Carefully transfer the roasted arrangement to a serving platter, preserving the jack-o-lantern design. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds.
