Spanish Roasted Garlic Eggplant

Name: Spanish Roasted Garlic Eggplant
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants (preferably globe eggplants); 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon garlic paste); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon dried thyme or oregano (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional); Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)