Vibrant Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Platter with Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
• 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 01
   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, eggplant, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.
3. 03
   Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, and sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
4. 04
   Place the vegetables on the grill. Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
5. 05
   While the vegetables are grilling, prepare the hummus. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
6. 06
   Blend the hummus ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add a tablespoon of water if needed to reach the desired consistency.
7. 07
   Remove the vegetables from the grill and arrange them on a large platter.
8. 08
   Serve the grilled vegetables with the hummus on the side for dipping.