Miso-Glazed Eggplant Donburi with Back In Black Sesame Seeds

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Tender roasted eggplant glazed with a rich miso sauce, served over steamed rice with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds for texture and depth. This Japanese-inspired rice and grain 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 350 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 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Score the flesh of 2 halved Japanese eggplants in a crosshatch pattern, then brush with 1 tbsp sesame oil and place cut side up on a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Spread the miso glaze evenly over the cut sides of the eggplants. Roast for 25 minutes until the eggplant is tender and the glaze caramelizes lightly.
  4. Step 4: While the eggplants roast, warm 4 cups cooked short-grain rice in bowls. Top each bowl with a roasted eggplant half, sprinkle 2 tsp black sesame seeds, 2 thinly sliced scallions, and 1 sheet toasted nori cut into strips.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately for a comforting bowl with umami-rich flavors and contrasting textures.

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