Grilled Veggie Platter with Hummus (Printable)

Colorful grilled vegetables served with creamy hummus make a vibrant, healthy side for summer gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
02 - 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
03 - 1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced 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

→ 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
21 - Extra olive oil, for drizzling

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
02 - In a large bowl, combine zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
03 - Arrange vegetables in a single layer on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer each batch to a platter and keep warm.
04 - Place chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding cold water gradually until a creamy consistency is achieved. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Spread hummus in a serving bowl or directly on the platter. Arrange grilled vegetables around or on top of the hummus.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy hummus pulls together smoky, crisp vegetables like they were meant to be best friends.
  • You can customize the platter to whatever’s in season or in your fridge, making it the most forgiving crowd-pleaser.
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  • Overcrowding the grill can leave vegetables steamed and limp—make space for those gorgeous grill marks.
  • Adding ice-cold water to hummus transforms it from gritty to velvet—don’t skip this step.
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  • If you ever burn a veggie, just slice off the blackened bit and mix it in—the deep flavor is actually a secret reward.
  • Swirling a spoonful of smoked paprika or chili oil onto the hummus makes every bite unforgettable.
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