Miso Glazed Eggplant: A Simple and Savory Delight for All
A delicious miso glazed eggplant recipe that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1/4 cup miso paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a diamond pattern.
- In a bowl, mix the miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Brush the miso mixture generously over the eggplant halves.
- Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of chili paste to the miso mixture.
- Using Japanese eggplants can enhance the flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of an eggplant
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg