Hummus and Grilled Veggie Platter

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

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A vibrant mezze platter featuring smoky grilled vegetables, creamy hummus, and pita bread for a light yet satisfying meal. This Middle Eastern-inspired grilling recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, blends eggplant, zucchini, red onion 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 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium eggplant
1 zucchini
1 red onion
1 cup hummus
4 pieces pita bread
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sumac
2 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Toss 1 medium eggplant, 1 zucchini, and 1 thinly sliced red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp sumac, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
Step 2: Arrange grilled vegetables on a platter. Serve with 1 cup hummus and 4 pieces pita bread. Drizzle remaining lemon juice over vegetables and hummus. Sprinkle with additional sumac before serving.