Miso-Glazed Roasted Eggplant with Sesame

Name: Miso-Glazed Roasted Eggplant with Sesame
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 medium, sliced 1/2-inch thick eggplant; 2 tbsp miso paste; 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds; pinch salt

Eggplant slices roasted until tender, then glazed with savory miso and mirin, topped with toasted sesame seeds for a delicate umami flavor.

Cuisine: Japanese

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 medium, sliced 1/2-inch thick eggplant
2 tbsp miso paste
1 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
pinch salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange 2 sliced eggplants in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly season with a pinch of salt and drizzle with 1 tbsp sesame oil.
Step 2: Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until eggplant is tender and golden at edges.
Step 3: While eggplant roasts, whisk together 2 tbsp miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 4: Remove eggplant from oven and brush generously with miso glaze. Return to oven for 5 minutes to set the glaze.
Step 5: Sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and serve warm.