Baba Ganoush - Faxo

Ingredients

• 2 lb. Italian eggplants, from 2 small-to-medium eggplants
• 2 medium garlic cloves, pressed or minced
• 2 T. lemon juice, or more as necessary
• 1/4 c. tahini
• 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the eggplant and for garnish
• 2 T. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
• 3/4 t. salt, or to taste
• 1/4 t. ground cumin
• pinch smoked paprika, for garnish
• warmed or toasted pita wedges, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, cucumber slicks, for serving