Silky Miso-Glazed Eggplant Donburi with Sesame and Scallions

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A comforting Japanese rice bowl topped with tender miso-glazed eggplant, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for umami-packed flavor. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise, white miso paste, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 25 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Score 2 medium Japanese eggplants lengthwise in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sugar until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Brush the miso glaze generously over the cut sides of the eggplants.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Place eggplants cut side down and sear for 3 minutes until lightly browned.
  5. Step 5: Flip eggplants cut side up and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes until the eggplants are tender and the glaze is caramelized.
  6. Step 6: While eggplants roast, warm 4 cups cooked short-grain rice in bowls.
  7. Step 7: Remove eggplants from oven and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over them. Slice each in half crosswise and place over rice.
  8. Step 8: Garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving for a nutty, fresh finish.

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