Miso-Glazed Grilled Eggplant with Sesame Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

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Grilled eggplant slices coated in a savory-sweet miso glaze, topped with toasted sesame seeds. This Japanese-inspired grilling recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs eggplant, white miso paste, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 145 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 145 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds eggplant
3 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp soy sauce
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Brush both sides of 2 medium eggplant slices (1/2-inch thick) generously with the miso glaze mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C). Place eggplant slices on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once, until grill marks appear and eggplant is tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4: Brush with any remaining glaze during the last minute of cooking. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle immediately with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm.