Miso Glazed Eggplant: Sweet & Savory Roasted Bliss

Miso Glazed Eggplant is a delightful vegetarian dish with sweet and savory flavors that makes for a perfect side.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Eggplant

1 large Eggplant cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Miso Glaze

1/4 cup White Miso Paste or red miso, use less
2 tablespoons Mirin or 1 tbsp rice vinegar + 1 tsp sugar
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce gluten-free if necessary
1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup / agave nectar
1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger finely grated
1 clove Garlic minced

Optional Garnishes

to taste Sesame Seeds for garnish
to taste Green Onions chopped for garnish

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
whisk

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cut the eggplant into 1-inch cubes and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread the eggplant cubes evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Whisk together miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic to make the glaze.
Brush the roasted eggplant with the miso glaze and return to the oven for an additional 5–7 minutes.
Remove from the oven and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a smoky version, try grilling the eggplant instead of roasting.

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