# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 small round pumpkin (about 2 lbs), peeled, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
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 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place pumpkin slices in a large circle on the baking sheet to create the base shape resembling a pumpkin face.
03 - Use red and yellow bell pepper strips to outline the eyes, nose, and mouth. Fill in the spaces with zucchini rounds and red onion wedges for added color and texture.
04 - Drizzle the arranged vegetables with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
05 - Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
06 - Carefully move the roasted vegetables to a serving platter, preserving the jack-o-lantern shape. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds before serving.
