Grilled Veggie Hummus Platter (Printer-Friendly)

A colorful platter of grilled vegetables served with creamy hummus, perfect for summer gatherings and healthy dining.

# 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 Prepare:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep the veggies ahead, then assemble in minutes, making outdoor gatherings feel effortless.
  • Grilling brings out the natural sweetness and makes picky eaters genuinely excited for vegetables.
02 -
  • If vegetables overlap on the grill or pan, they steam instead of char and lose their delicious crisp edges—use patience.
  • Add cold water to hummus little by little; rushing it leads to soupy results and you may miss out on that airy, whipped texture.
03 -
  • Peel garlic for hummus and use the smallest clove—bigger ones make the dip bite too sharply.
  • The key to grilled eggplant’s creaminess is starting with a hot grill and flipping only once.
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