Ingredient:

• 1 medium eggplant, halved lengthwise
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 5 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 bulb garlic
• ¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest