# What You'll Need:
→ 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 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange pumpkin slices in a large circle on the baking sheet to form the shape of a pumpkin face.
03 - Use bell pepper strips to outline the eyes, nose, and mouth, then fill in with zucchini and red onion for color and contrast.
04 - Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, then sprinkle with smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
05 - Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
06 - Carefully transfer the roasted vegetables to a serving platter, maintaining the jack-o-lantern shape. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds before serving.
