Grilled Veggie Hummus Platter (Printable View)

Bright grilled veggies with savory hummus make this Mediterranean platter ideal for picnics or casual meals.

# 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 cherry tomatoes, 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 can (15 oz) 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high.
02 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried oregano.
03 - Arrange seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the grill. Cook, turning with tongs, until tender and lightly charred, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
04 - Add chickpeas, tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, adding cold water one tablespoon at a time to achieve desired texture. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
05 - Spread hummus in a serving bowl or on the platter. Arrange grilled vegetables around or atop the hummus.
06 - Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You can customize the platter with whatever vegetables are freshest or most colorful that week.
  • This hummus recipe is creamier than anything you’ll find at the store thanks to a simple trick.
02 -
  • Don’t crowd the grill or the veggies steam instead of char—learned this after a limp batch.
  • Adding cold water gradually while blending transforms hummus from dense to dreamy smoothness.
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  • Let the veggies rest after grilling for a minute so juices redistribute instead of running out.
  • Use ice water for the hummus blend for extra fluffiness—the colder, the better.
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