Charcoal-Grilled Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

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Tender eggplant slices brushed with a savory miso glaze, grilled over charcoal for a smoky finish and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. This Japanese-inspired grilling recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large eggplant, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds large eggplant
3 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth and glossy.
Step 2: Preheat a charcoal grill to medium heat with a hot zone and a cooler zone for indirect cooking.
Step 3: Brush both sides of 1 large eggplant sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds generously with the miso glaze.
Step 4: Place the eggplant slices on the grill over direct medium heat and cook for 4 minutes per side, basting with extra glaze halfway through, until the eggplant is tender and caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from grill and sprinkle 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp sliced green onions over the top before serving warm.