# Components:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 small round pumpkin (approximately 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 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
# Method:
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 to create the base shape of a pumpkin face.
03 - Use red and yellow bell pepper strips to outline the jack-o-lantern’s eyes, nose, and mouth. Fill the design with zucchini rounds and red onion wedges for color and contrast.
04 - Drizzle all the vegetables evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle with smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
06 - Carefully transfer the roasted pumpkin and vegetable face to a serving platter, preserving the jack-o-lantern appearance. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds before serving.
