Description
Grilled Miso Glazed Eggplant is a delightful dish that transforms simple eggplant into a flavor-packed sensation. The perfect balance of sweet and savory from the miso glaze, combined with the smoky essence of grilling, creates a culinary experience that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this dish is versatile enough for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Get ready to indulge in a healthy yet indulgent treat that tastes as good as it looks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant (about 1 lb), sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 3 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the eggplant by slicing it into rounds.
- In a bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Place the eggplant slices in a shallow dish and pour the miso glaze over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated eggplant slices for about 4-5 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear.
- Remove from the grill and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg