Epic Baba Ganoush

Ingredients (10)

• 2 pounds Italian eggplants (about 2 small-to-medium eggplants*)
• 2 medium cloves of garlic, pressed or minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, more if necessary
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the eggplant and garnish
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus extra for garnish
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• Pinch of smoked paprika, for garnish
• Serving suggestions: warmed or toasted pita wedges, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, etc.