Grilled Veggie Hummus Platter (Printable)

Fresh veggies meet creamy hummus in a Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for summer gatherings and light meals.

# What you 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 cherry tomatoes, left whole
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 fresh parsley, chopped
20 - 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts (optional)
21 - Extra olive oil, for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Preheat 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, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until evenly coated.
03 - Place vegetables in a single layer on the grill, turning occasionally until tender and lightly charred, approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and cover to keep warm.
04 - Combine chickpeas, tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding cold water a tablespoon at a time to achieve desired creaminess. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Spread hummus in a serving bowl or onto the platter. Arrange grilled vegetables around or over the hummus.
06 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley, toasted pine nuts, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep nearly everything ahead, which means less scrambling when guests arrive.
  • The grilled vegetables and creamy hummus balance each other in taste and texture, making every bite feel just-right.
02 -
  • Never crowd the grill—I've watched veggies steam instead of char and nobody was impressed.
  • Once I tried blending dry chickpeas without water and ended up with hummus that could have doubled as wall putty.
03 -
  • If you're using eggplant, salt it and let it sit for ten minutes to reduce bitterness and improve the texture.
  • For truly creamy hummus, blend until the mixture becomes almost fluffy and pale, adding water little by little.
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