Name: Hummus with Roasted Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup tahini paste; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2-4 tablespoons cold water; 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch half-moons; 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the vegetables

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, toss the eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
Roast the vegetables

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized at the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Make the hummus base

While the vegetables are roasting, combine the chickpeas, tahini, 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Adjust hummus consistency

With the food processor running, slowly add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the hummus reaches your desired consistency. It should be smooth and creamy, but not too thin. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Assemble the dish

Spread the hummus onto a large serving platter, creating a shallow well in the center using the back of a spoon. Arrange the roasted vegetables on top and around the hummus.
Garnish and serve

Drizzle the dish with additional olive oil, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and add a light dusting of paprika if desired. Serve immediately with warm pita bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Hummus with Roasted Vegetables

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