Description
Miso Eggplant is a delectable dish that elevates tender, caramelized eggplant with a rich, savory-sweet miso glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight that will impress family and friends. Whether served as a main or side dish, the umami flavors and aromatic notes make every bite an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb)
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the eggplant into ½-inch thick rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Arrange eggplant slices on the baking sheet and generously brush both sides with the miso glaze.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender, flipping halfway through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg