Stovetop Miso-Glazed Eggplant Donburi with Scallions

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Tender eggplant slices pan-seared and glazed with a savory miso sauce, served over steamed rice and topped with fresh scallions. This Japanese-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 25 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 320 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: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 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; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 medium Japanese eggplants sliced into 1/2-inch rounds in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and tender.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low and pour the miso glaze over the eggplant slices, spooning the sauce to coat each piece. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the eggplant, releasing a fragrant aroma.
  4. Step 4: Divide 3 cups cooked steamed white rice into 4 bowls. Arrange the glazed eggplant on top of the rice and sprinkle with 3 thinly sliced scallions.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately while warm, allowing the miso glaze to infuse the rice beneath.

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