Roasted Eggplant and Miso-Glazed Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Tender roasted eggplant paired with a savory miso glaze over steamed rice, garnished with scallions and toasted sesame seeds for a satisfying vegetarian bowl. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs eggplant, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 Japanese cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium (about 1 lb), cut into 1-inch cubes eggplant
3 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups cooked steamed white rice
2 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 cloves minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 medium eggplant cut into 1-inch cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, turning halfway, until soft and caramelized.
Step 2: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
Step 3: Remove eggplant from oven and transfer to a bowl. Pour miso glaze over the hot eggplant and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
Step 4: Divide 2 cups steamed white rice into bowls. Spoon miso-glazed eggplant over rice, then garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.