Save to Pinterest A festive and fun dish featuring roasted pumpkin and colorful vegetables arranged to resemble a jack-o-lantern—perfect for a Halloween celebration.
This dish brings a playful holiday spirit to the table and is always a hit with my family every October.
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Ingredients
- Vegetables: 1 small round pumpkin (about 2 lbs) peeled seeded and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced into thin strips 1 small zucchini sliced into rounds 1 small red onion sliced into thin wedges
- Seasonings: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnishes: 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds (pepitas) toasted
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Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pumpkin slices:
- Arrange the pumpkin slices in a large circle on the baking sheet to form the shape of a pumpkin face.
- Outline jack-o-lantern features:
- Use bell pepper strips to outline the eyes nose and mouth of the jack-o-lantern Fill in with zucchini and red onion for color and contrast.
- Season vegetables:
- Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil then sprinkle with smoked paprika cumin salt and pepper.
- Roast:
- Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Transfer to serving platter:
- Carefully transfer the roasted lantern to a serving platter maintaining the jack-o-lantern face.
- Garnish and serve:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds before serving.
Save to Pinterest This recipe creates a memorable family moment as everyone admires and enjoys the creative pumpkin design together.
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Required Tools
Baking sheet Parchment paper Chefs knife Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains seeds (pumpkin seeds) Recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free Check all packaged ingredients for potential allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 120 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 15 g Protein 2 g per serving
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This pumpkin lantern plate is a perfect centerpiece for your Halloween table and sure to impress guests.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What type of pumpkin works best?
Choose a small, round pumpkin around 2 lbs that is firm and ripe for easy slicing and roasting.
- → Can I use other vegetables?
Yes, carrots or eggplant can replace some vegetables to vary colors and textures while maintaining the festive look.
- → How do I maintain the jack-o-lantern shape during cooking?
Arrange the pumpkin slices and vegetable strips carefully on parchment paper and roast without disturbing the layout for shape retention.
- → What seasonings complement the vegetables?
Smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper enhance the natural flavors and add a subtle smoky warmth.
- → Are pumpkin seeds necessary as garnish?
Toasted pumpkin seeds add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
