Grilled Veggie Platter Hummus (Printable)

A colorful tray of grilled vegetables paired with homemade hummus. Ideal for Mediterranean-inspired gatherings and meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# How To Make:

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

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It turns ordinary veggies into a centerpiece and no one suspects how fast it comes together.
  • You can mix and match whatever is in season without fuss—it's always a winner.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the grill—once I did, and the veggies steamed instead of grilling.
  • Adding water to hummus slowly gives you control; pour too fast and it'll get runny and lose body.
03 -
  • Let the hummus rest before serving—flavors meld and deepen beautifully.
  • If you want extra smokiness, grill a garlic clove and blitz it into the hummus.
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