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Miso Glazed Eggplant

Miso Glazed Eggplant: A Savory-Sweet Delight You’ll Love

Miso Glazed Eggplant is a savory-sweet dish that combines simple ingredients to elevate your meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 1 large Eggplant cut into one-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • to taste Salt sea salt suggested
  • to taste Pepper
For the Miso Glaze
  • 3 tablespoons White Miso Paste or red miso for a stronger flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin or substitute with 1 tbsp rice vinegar + 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Honey maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated, or ground ginger if fresh isn’t available
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, or garlic powder as substitute
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds toasted for enhanced flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the one-inch cubes of eggplant with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast the eggplant for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
  5. Once the eggplant is roasted, brush the miso glaze over it and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
  7. Serve as a side dish or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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