Authentic Lebanese Hummus with Pita and Grilled Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

Creamy chickpea hummus served with warm pita bread and charred vegetables for a satisfying Mediterranean meal. This Lebanese-inspired grilling recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, blends chickpeas, tahini, lemon into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups, canned and drained chickpeas
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1, juiced lemon
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1, sliced zucchini
• 1, cubed eggplant
• 2 tbsp olive oil for grilling

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, and salt until smooth. Add more olive oil as needed for desired consistency.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high. Toss zucchini and eggplant with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
3. Step 3: Warm pita bread in a dry skillet. Serve hummus in a bowl with grilled vegetables and pita on the side.