Baked Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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Tender eggplant halves roasted with a savory-sweet miso glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for an umami-packed side dish. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs small eggplants, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2, halved lengthwise small eggplants
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Score the flesh of 2 small eggplants halved lengthwise in a crosshatch pattern without piercing the skin. Brush the cut sides with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth to make the glaze.
Step 3: Spread the miso glaze evenly over the cut side of the eggplants. Place them cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 4: Roast eggplants for 25-30 minutes until the flesh is very tender and the glaze caramelizes and bubbles at the edges.
Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.