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Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame

Name: Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants; 3 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tsp honey; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 scallions; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 1 tbsp neutral oil

Silky roasted eggplant brushed with a white-miso glaze, finished with sesame and scallions over rice.

Japanese-inspired

Dinner

Vegetarian

Dairy-free

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

Level

Moderate

Eggplant soaks up a big-flavor glaze, so a modest amount of miso goes a long way — a smart way to enjoy bold taste with less salt.

Ingredients

Servings

2 medium eggplants
3 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 scallions
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 tbsp neutral oil

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Instructions

1Halve eggplants lengthwise, score the flesh and brush with oil.
2Roast cut-side up at 425°F for 20 minutes.
3Whisk miso, mirin and honey with a spoonful of warm water.
4Brush the glaze over the eggplant; broil 2–3 minutes until bubbling. Serve over rice with sesame and scallions.

Nutrition per serving

340

Calories

Protein

52g

Carbs

Fiber

480mg

Sodium

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