Savory Japanese Miso-Glazed Eggplant Donburi

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A comforting rice bowl featuring tender eggplant slices glazed with a savory miso sauce, served over steamed rice for a satisfying vegetarian meal. This Japanese-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Japanese eggplants, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sugar until smooth and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 medium Japanese eggplants sliced into 1/2-inch rounds and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until tender and golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low and brush the miso glaze generously over each eggplant slice. Cook for an additional 2 minutes per side until the glaze caramelizes and becomes fragrant.
  4. Step 4: To serve, divide 4 cups steamed short-grain white rice into 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the glazed eggplant slices.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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