# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 small round pumpkin (approx. 2 lbs), peeled, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
02 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
04 - 1 small zucchini, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into 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)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the pumpkin slices in a large circle on the baking sheet to resemble a pumpkin face.
03 - Use strips of red and yellow bell peppers to outline the eyes, nose, and mouth; fill in with zucchini rounds and red onion wedges for color contrast.
04 - Drizzle all vegetables with olive oil and evenly sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until vegetables become tender and lightly caramelized.
06 - Carefully move the roasted arrangement to a serving platter, preserving the jack-o-lantern design, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds before serving.
