Miso Glazed Eggplant: 1 Glorious Taste
Miso Glazed Eggplant is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transforms eggplant into a culinary star. The savory-sweet miso glaze combines miso paste, honey, and fresh ginger to create an irresistible coating that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons fruit vinegar (like apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss eggplant cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet until evenly coated.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and lightly browned, flipping halfway through.
- While roasting, whisk together miso paste, fruit vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Once roasted, brush the glaze generously over each cube of eggplant.
- Return glazed eggplant to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg