Grilled Veggie Platter Hummus (Print Version)

Colorful grilled vegetables paired with creamy hummus, perfect for warm-weather dining and sharing.

# 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 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 can (15 ounces) 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 a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a large bowl, combine zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes. Toss with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and oregano until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the vegetables in a single layer on the preheated grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
04 - In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding cold water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Spread hummus in a shallow bowl or onto the center of a serving platter. Arrange grilled vegetables attractively around or over the hummus.
06 - Top with chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts if desired, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • There’s a real trick to getting perfectly charred edges and creamy vegetables by just trusting your tongs and instincts.
  • The homemade hummus makes it feel unexpectedly special, especially when everyone scoops and swipes together.
02 -
  • Once I tried rushing the grilling, and the veggies ended up steamed instead of charred—patience makes the difference for caramelized flavors.
  • Adding ice-cold water to the hummus, a tablespoon at a time, brings surprising silkiness you can’t achieve with oil alone.
03 -
  • Always salt the eggplant slices and let them rest—it makes every bite creamy, not spongy.
  • If your grill pan runs small, grill veggies in batches, keeping each one warm in a low oven so nothing steams or gets limp.
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