Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame and Scallion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Roasted eggplant slices brushed with a savory-sweet miso glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for a deeply flavorful vegetarian dish. This Japanese-inspired Father’s Day recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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: 25 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush 2 halved Japanese eggplants with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and place cut side up on a lined baking sheet.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth and glossy.
Step 3: Roast eggplants for 15 minutes until tender. Remove from oven and generously brush the miso glaze over the cut sides of the eggplants.
Step 4: Return eggplants to oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes until the glaze bubbles and caramelizes slightly.
Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions evenly over the top. Serve warm as a savory vegetarian main or side dish.