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Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and Scallions

Name: Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and Scallions
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons white miso paste; 2 tablespoons mirin; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 3 scallions, sliced thinly on the diagonal

Enjoy a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors with this irresistible miso-glazed eggplant, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions.

4.6(839 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 10, 2025

Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and Scallions — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Eggplant

For the Miso Glaze

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 197 kcal
Protein: 3.4 g
Carbs: 20.8 g
Fat: 12.4 g
Fiber: 6.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 786 kcal
Protein: 13.5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Fat: 49.5 g
Fiber: 24.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 large eggplants cut into 1/2-inch thick slices	120	5	30	0.8	20
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
3 tablespoons white miso paste	108	6	12	3	4
2 tablespoons mirin	60	0	14	0	0
2 tablespoons soy sauce	20	2	2	0	0
1 tablespoon rice vinegar	3	0	0.1	0	0
1 tablespoon honey	64	0	17	0	0
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger	2	0	0.4	0	0.1
1 clove garlic minced	4	0.2	1	0	0.1
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds	52	1.6	2.1	4.5	1.2
3 scallions sliced thinly on the diagonal	13	1	4.4	0.2	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Eggplant

1
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Prepare eggplant
Lay the eggplant slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
3
Season eggplant
Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat evenly.
Tip: Allow the eggplant to absorb the marinade for a richer taste.

Making the Miso Glaze

1
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, combine white miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic.
2
Whisk glaze
Whisk until smooth and well combined.
3
Brush glaze
Brush half of the glaze over the eggplant slices.
Tip: For a deeper flavor, marinate the eggplant in glaze for 30 minutes before broiling.

How to Make Miso-Glazed Eggplant with Sesame Seeds and Scallions

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Roasting
Place the eggplant slices in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes.
2
Glazing
Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze.
3
Broiling
Turn on the broiler and broil for an additional 5 minutes, until the glaze bubbles.