Miso-Glazed Eggplant Donburi with Steamed Brown Rice

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Sweet and savory miso-glazed eggplant served over nutty steamed brown rice, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds for a comforting Japanese-inspired bowl. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes, brown rice, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 50 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup brown rice under cold water and combine with 2 1/4 cups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until tender.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sake, and 1 tbsp sugar in a bowl until smooth to create the glaze.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 medium cubed eggplants and sauté for 8-10 minutes until soft and golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the miso glaze over the eggplants and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring gently until the glaze thickens and coats the eggplant pieces.
  5. Step 5: Divide the steamed brown rice between 4 bowls, spoon the miso-glazed eggplant evenly on top.
  6. Step 6: Garnish each bowl with 2 thinly sliced scallion stalks and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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