Eggplant Hummus with Herbed Seed Crackers
Smoky, creamy eggplant hummus is layered with sweet roasted capsicum and blistered cherry tomatoes and topped with sesame and herbs. Paired with crisp, homemade Herbed Seed Crackers, this makes a wholesome, flavour-packed centrepiece for a grazing table or a vibrant light lunch. All ingredients are plant-based, naturally gluten-free if you choose gluten-free oats, and bursting with colour and texture.
How long will it take?
1 ¼ hours
What’s the serving size?
Serves 6
What do I need?
For the Eggplant Hummus
- 2 large eggplants
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Roasted Capsicum and Tomato Topping
- 1 large red capsicum, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Fresh parsley to garnish
For the Herbed Seed Crackers
- 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten free if needed)
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup pepitas
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup warm water, plus extra if needed
