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Miso Glazed Eggplant

Miso Glazed Eggplant: A Flavor-Packed Vegan Delight

Miso Glazed Eggplant is a flavorful vegan side dish that combines savory and sweet notes, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
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 for roasting
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Miso Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons White Miso Paste or use red miso for a bolder flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin or substitute with rice vinegar and sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or use maple syrup or agave for vegan options
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger finely grated
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • to taste Sesame Seeds for topping
  • to taste Chopped Green Onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spoon
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut your eggplant into one-inch cubes. Toss the eggplant cubes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread the seasoned eggplant cubes evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and minced garlic until smooth.
  5. Once the eggplant is tender and slightly caramelized, coat it with the miso glaze.
  6. Return the glazed eggplant to the oven and roast for an additional 5-7 minutes until the glaze is bubbling.
  7. Remove from the oven and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure eggplant is cut into uniform cubes for even cooking. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet for optimal roasting. Adjust miso for different flavor profiles.

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