Grilled Veggie Hummus Platter (Printable)

Grilled vegetables with smooth hummus offer a bright, healthy Mediterranean side perfect for warm gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
03 - 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
04 - 1 small red onion, cut into thick wedges
05 - 1 small eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
06 - 12 whole cherry tomatoes
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)

→ Hummus

11 - 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
12 - 3 tablespoons tahini
13 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
17 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
18 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

→ Garnish

19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
20 - 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts (optional)
21 - Extra olive oil for drizzling

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and dried oregano until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange vegetables in a single layer on the grill. Cook, turning with tongs occasionally, until tender and lightly charred—about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer grilled vegetables to a serving platter and keep warm.
04 - In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Process until smooth, adding cold water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches desired creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
05 - Spread hummus in a serving bowl or on the platter. Arrange grilled vegetables around or atop the hummus.
06 - Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts, and drizzle with extra olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You'll be the hero of any picnic or barbecue—everyone is drawn to the vibrant colors and flavors.
  • Grilling brings out sweetness in every vegetable, and homemade hummus makes it a true celebration.
02 -
  • If veggies are overcrowded on the grill, they steam instead of char—work in batches if needed.
  • Blending hummus too long can make it thick and pasty; water fixes it every time.
03 -
  • Brush eggplant slices with extra oil right before grilling—it keeps them from drying out.
  • Roast garlic for the hummus if you want a softer, sweeter flavor twist.
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