Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Scallion and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Roasted eggplant brushed with a rich miso glaze, topped with fresh scallions and toasted sesame for umami depth. This Japanese-inspired game-day recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Japanese eggplants, miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, halved lengthwise Japanese eggplants
3 tablespoons miso paste
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon sake
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush 2 halved Japanese eggplants with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil on the cut sides and place them cut side up on a baking sheet.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons miso paste, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon sake, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Mix well until smooth.
Step 3: Spread the miso glaze evenly over the cut sides of the eggplants.
Step 4: Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until the eggplants are tender and the glaze is bubbling and caramelized at the edges.
Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 3 thinly sliced green onions and 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds on top before serving warm.