# What You Need:
→ Chickpeas
01 - 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Hummus
08 - 1 1/2 cups hummus (store-bought or homemade)
→ Grilled Vegetables
09 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
10 - 1 red bell pepper, cored and cut into strips
11 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and cut into strips
12 - 1 small red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnishes
15 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 425°F and position a rack in the center; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss the drained, dried chickpeas with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan or stirring every 10 minutes, until golden and crisp.
04 - While chickpeas roast, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and brush or toss the zucchini, bell peppers and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
05 - Place vegetables on the hot grill pan and cook 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender with charred edges; remove and keep warm.
06 - If using homemade hummus, blend canned chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, 1–2 tablespoons olive oil and salt in a food processor until smooth; adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Spoon a generous portion of hummus into each serving bowl, arrange grilled vegetables on top, and finish with a portion of crispy roasted chickpeas.
08 - Scatter chopped parsley and toasted sesame seeds over the bowls and serve with lemon wedges; optionally drizzle with tahini or a squeeze of lemon before eating.
