Miso Glazed Eggplant: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Delight
This Miso Glazed Eggplant recipe is a delicious way to enjoy eggplant with a savory, miso-based glaze that is simple to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 3 tablespoons miso paste
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a crisscross pattern.
- In a bowl, whisk together miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Brush the miso mixture generously over the cut side of each eggplant.
- Place the eggplants cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the eggplants are tender and caramelized.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier variation, add a teaspoon of chili paste to the miso mixture.
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eggplant half
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg