Miso-Glazed Eggplant Donburi with Hidden Ginger Notes

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Tender eggplant slices glazed with a savory miso-ginger sauce served over steamed rice for a comforting Japanese-inspired bowl. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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: 15 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, and 1 tbsp sugar until smooth and glossy.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 medium Japanese eggplants sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick pieces and cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and tender.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low and brush the miso-ginger glaze generously over each eggplant slice. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the eggplant with a shiny finish.
  4. Step 4: Divide 3 cups steamed Japanese short-grain rice evenly among 3 bowls. Place the glazed eggplant slices on top, then sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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