Moroccan-Style Grilled Eggplant

Ingredients

• 4 pounds eggplants
• 1 head garlic
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large red onion
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 3/4 pound sun-ripened organic tomatoes, cored, halved, seeded, and diced
• 1 cup aged balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 to 4 tablespoons za'atar Moroccan spice blend
• 1/2 cup minced organic Italian parsley
• Toasted pita wedges or flatbread pieces (optional)