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Miso Glazed Eggplant

Miso Glazed Eggplant: Sweet, Savory Bliss in Every Bite

Miso Glazed Eggplant is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that transforms this humble vegetable into a star side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 2 medium Eggplant cut into one-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil essential for roasting
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Miso Glaze
  • 1/4 cup White Miso Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss cubed eggplant with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Spread the eggplant cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast the eggplant for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. Whisk together the miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic in a medium bowl.
  6. Brush the miso glaze over each roasted eggplant cube.
  7. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 5-7 minutes.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure to keep a close eye during the final roasting to avoid burning the glaze. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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