Creamy Baba Ganoush (Aubergine Dip) - The Pesky Vegan

Ingredients

• 3 aubergines ((a.k.a. eggplants, approx. 2 lb / 1 kg total weight))
• 3 garlic cloves
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ((divided))
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice ((plus more to taste))
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Salt to taste
• Small pinch of sumac ( (optional – see notes))
• Toasted pine nuts ((optional))