Description
Grilled Miso Glazed Eggplant is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and umami flavors that’s perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners at home. Tender eggplant slices are grilled to perfection and coated with a rich miso glaze, creating an irresistible dish that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants (about 1 lb)
- 3 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the eggplants into 1-inch thick rounds and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let sit for 20 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Brush the eggplant slices generously with the miso glaze on both sides.
- Grill the eggplants for 5-7 minutes per side until soft and charred.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg