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Miso Glazed Eggplant

Miso Glazed Eggplant: Elevate Your Dinner with This Delight!

Miso Glazed Eggplant is a flavor powerhouse that turns simple eggplant into a savory and sweet delight, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 2 medium Eggplant cut into one-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting
For the Miso Glaze
  • 3 tablespoons White Miso Paste or red miso
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin or mix of rice vinegar and sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce for depth and saltiness
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup/agave nectar
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated, or ground ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
To Finish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • optional Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • optional Chopped Green Onions for garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the eggplant into one-inch cubes and toss on a baking sheet with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast the seasoned eggplant in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth.
  5. Brush the miso glaze over the roasted eggplant cubes.
  6. Return the glazed eggplant to the oven and roast for an additional 5-7 minutes until bubbly and caramelized.
  7. Sprinkle with optional sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy freshly made Miso Glazed Eggplant warm for the best flavor. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

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