Roasted Eggplant and Miso-Glazed Donburi Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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A comforting Japanese-inspired rice bowl featuring tender roasted eggplant glazed with savory miso sauce, served over steaming white rice. This Japanese-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Japanese eggplant, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, 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: 30 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Japanese eggplant
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
3 cups cooked short-grain white rice
2, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange 2 sliced Japanese eggplants (1/2-inch rounds) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush both sides lightly with 1 tsp sesame oil.
Step 2: Roast the eggplant for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden brown around the edges.
Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 4: Remove eggplant from oven and brush the miso glaze generously on one side of each slice. Return to oven and broil on high for 3-4 minutes until glaze bubbles and caramelizes.
Step 5: Divide 3 cups cooked short-grain white rice among 3 bowls. Top each bowl with the glazed eggplant slices.
Step 6: Garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving warm.