Pumpkin Lantern Halloween Plate (Printable View)

A festive autumn plate with roasted pumpkin and vibrant vegetables shaped like a jack-o-lantern.

# What You 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 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)

# How To Make It:

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, shaping the outline of a pumpkin face.
03 - Use red and yellow bell pepper strips to form the eyes, nose, and mouth. Fill remaining areas with zucchini rounds and red onion wedges for color contrast.
04 - Drizzle olive oil evenly over the arranged vegetables, 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 vegetable arrangement to a serving platter, preserving the jack-o-lantern design. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toasted pumpkin seeds before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Festive and fun presentation
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free
02 -
  • Serve warm or at room temperature
  • Contains seeds (pumpkin seeds)
03 -
  • Use fresh pumpkin for the best flavor
  • Cut vegetables uniformly for even roasting
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