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Miso Glazed Eggplant

Miso Glazed Eggplant: Your New Favorite Sweet-Savory Side

Miso Glazed Eggplant is a comforting Japanese-inspired side dish with a unique savory-sweet flavor profile.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Eggplant and Roasting Ingredients
  • 2 large Eggplant cut into one-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Miso Glaze Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup White Miso Paste can substitute with red miso
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin or rice vinegar mixed with sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey can substitute with maple syrup or agave
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger finely grated
  • 1 clove Garlic finely minced
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the eggplant into one-inch cubes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Spread the eggplant cubes evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. While the eggplant is roasting, whisk together the white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth.
  5. Once the eggplant is roasted, brush with the miso glaze and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Keep an eye on the eggplant during the final roasting to avoid burning the glaze and achieve a glossy finish.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your miso glaze is smooth; if too thick, add a splash of water or more mirin. Watch the roasting closely to prevent burning the glaze. Avoid overcrowding on the baking sheet for best results.

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