Kyoto-Inspired Miso-Glazed Eggplant Donburi

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Roasted eggplant glazed with a savory miso sauce, served over steamed rice for a comforting Japanese-inspired donburi bowl. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Japanese eggplants, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 30 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Place 3 halved Japanese eggplants cut-side up on the baking sheet and brush each with 1 tbsp sesame oil.
  3. Step 3: Roast the eggplants for 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp soy sauce until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Remove eggplants from oven and brush the miso glaze generously over the cut surfaces.
  6. Step 6: Return to oven and broil for 3-4 minutes until the glaze bubbles and darkens slightly.
  7. Step 7: Divide 4 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice into bowls, top each with a miso-glazed eggplant half.
  8. Step 8: Garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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