Description
Grilled Miso Glazed Eggplant is a flavorful vegetarian delight that marries the sweetness of miso with the smoky char from the grill. Each slice of tender Japanese eggplant, brushed with a savory-sweet glaze, offers a burst of umami flavor that’s perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste, this dish is sure to impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Japanese eggplants (about 400g)
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse and slice the eggplants lengthwise into halves or quarters.
- In a bowl, whisk together miso paste, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Brush each slice of eggplant generously with the miso glaze. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes while preheating the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated eggplant for about 4-5 minutes per side until tender and charred.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of grilled eggplant (100g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg