Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and Green Onions

Name: Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and Green Onions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds eggplant; 3 tbsp white miso paste; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2, sliced green onions; 1 tsp sesame seeds

Eggplant slices caramelized in a savory-sweet miso glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a restaurant-quality vegetarian side.

Cuisine: Japanese

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds eggplant
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp sesame oil
2, sliced green onions
1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in 2 tbsp sesame oil.
Step 2: Arrange 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds, in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with the miso mixture.
Step 3: Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping once, until eggplant is tender and glaze is bubbly and caramelized. Sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.