Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame and Green Onions
Sweet-savory roasted eggplant with a sticky miso glaze, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh green onions. This japanese-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian) ready in about 40 minutes pairs medium, cut into 1-inch cubes eggplant, sesame oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 170 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.
Ingredients
- 2 medium, cut into 1-inch cubes eggplant
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 3, thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 cups cubed eggplant with 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1/4 tsp salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until edges are caramelized and tender.
- Step 2: While eggplants roast, whisk 2 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Remove eggplants from oven and brush generously with miso glaze. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup sesame seeds and 3 sliced green onions.
- Step 4: Return to oven and roast for 5 more minutes until glaze is bubbling and seeds are golden brown.
- Step 5: Serve hot, drizzling any remaining glaze from the pan over the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame and Green Onions take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame and Green Onions?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sesame oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame and Green Onions?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame and Green Onions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame and Green Onions vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
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Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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Okay for a quick meal. I've had better vegetarian dishes though.
