Description
Tender eggplant slices glazed with a savory-sweet miso sauce, roasted to perfection. This Japanese-inspired dish is an easy, elegant, and flavor-packed addition to any dinner table.
Ingredients
2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick pieces
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sugar or honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and grated ginger to make the glaze.
3. Brush eggplant slices generously with the miso glaze on both sides.
4. Place the eggplant on the prepared baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through.
5. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
6. Serve warm as a side dish or over steamed rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, broil the eggplant for 2–3 minutes at the end for a caramelized finish.
You can substitute eggplant with zucchini for a lighter variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 eggplant slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: miso glazed eggplant, Japanese side dish, roasted eggplant, savory miso recipe, vegetarian dinner