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Grilled Vegetable and Herb Flatbread with Creamy Hummus on a wooden board.

Grilled Vegetable and Herb Flatbread with Creamy Hummus

A warm, lightly charred flatbread loaded with a thick, velvety layer of garlic hummus, smoky grilled Mediterranean vegetables, and an abundance of fresh garden herbs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • Group: For the Flatbread Base
  • - 2 pieces Flatbread or Naan bread
  • - 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil for brushing
  • - 1 clove Garlic halved, for rubbing
  • Group: For the Grilled Vegetables
  • - 1 medium Zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch planks
  • - 1 large Red Bell Pepper cut into wide strips
  • - 1 large Yellow Bell Pepper cut into wide strips
  • - 1 large Red Onion cut into thick wedges
  • - 1 small Eggplant optional, sliced into rounds
  • - 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • - 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • - 1/2 tsp Sea Olives / Salt
  • - 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • Group: For the Creamy Hummus
  • - 1 can 15 oz Chickpeas (drained and rinsed, reserve 1 tbsp liquid)
  • - 3 tbsp Sesame Tahini
  • - 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • - 2 cloves Garlic roughly chopped
  • - 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • - 1 tbsp Ice Water if needed for texture
  • Group: Fresh Herbs & Toppings
  • - 1/4 cup Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley finely chopped
  • - 2 tbsp Fresh Basil or Mint Leaves torn or chopped
  • - 1/4 cup Feta Cheese optional, crumbled

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat an outdoor grill or an indoor cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the sliced zucchini, bell pepper strips, red onion wedges, and optional eggplant rounds with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until uniformly coated.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the hot grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they show dark char marks and are tender yet hold their shape. Remove and set aside.
  4. Step 4: To make the hummus, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, chopped garlic, and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Blend for 1 minute until a thick paste forms.
  5. Step 5: While the food processor is running, slowly stream in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the reserved chickpea liquid (or ice water). Continue blending for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth, creamy, and spreadable.
  6. Step 6: Lightly brush both sides of the flatbreads with olive oil. Place them on the grill pan for 1 to 2 minutes per side until warmed through and delicately crisp.
  7. Step 7: Remove the flatbreads from the heat and immediately rub the cut side of the halved garlic clove firmly over the warm surface to release its aroma.
  8. Step 8: Spread a thick, even layer of the creamy hummus over each warm flatbread, leaving a narrow border around the edges.
  9. Step 9: Pile the warm, smoky grilled vegetables generously on top of the hummus base.
  10. Step 10: Garnish heavily with the chopped fresh parsley, fresh basil or mint, and optional crumbled feta cheese. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

- For a time-saving alternative, you can substitute the homemade hummus with 1 cup of a premium store-bought garlic or classic hummus flavor.
- To make this recipe strictly vegan, simply omit the optional feta cheese topping.