Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Miso-Glazed Eggplant
45 min.
6
202kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your side dish game with a burst of umami flavor, this Miso-Glazed Eggplant recipe is a must-try! Perfectly vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, this dish beautifully showcases the rich and savory flavors of shiro miso, which is a mild white fermented soybean paste. The combination of sweet and tangy elements from rice vinegar and sugar creates a luscious glaze that caramelizes beautifully under the broiler.

Each bite of the eggplant delivers a tender texture with an incredible depth of flavor, thanks to a quick broiling technique that enhances the natural sweetness of this vegetable. Within just 45 minutes, you can whip up a stunning dish that will impress your guests or simply satisfy your family at dinner. With only about 202 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free indulgence that adds a vibrant touch to any meal.

Not only is Miso-Glazed Eggplant delightful to the palate, but it also offers a visually striking presentation, thanks to the golden-brown glaze and the vibrant green scallions that garnish the dish. It’s an excellent accompaniment to rice, grains, or as part of a larger spread of Asian-inspired dishes. Ready to give your taste buds a treat? Get cooking and let the flavors unfold!

Ingredients

  •  asian eggplants) halved lengthwise
  • tablespoon ginger fresh finely grated peeled
  • tablespoons shiro miso white ( fermented soybean paste)
  • tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
  •  scallions finely chopped
  • 3.8 teaspoons sugar 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil plus additional for brushing pan
  • 1.5 tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Whisk together shiro miso, vinegar, water, sugar, and ginger until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Brush a large shallow baking pan with oil and arrange eggplant, cut sides up, in pan.
  4. Brush tops with 2 tablespoons oil (total). Broil eggplant 4 to 6 inches from heat until it begins to turn pale golden and soften, 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Brush generously with miso mixture and broil 2 minutes more.
  6. Brush eggplant with miso again and rotate pan 180 degrees (do not turn eggplant over), then continue to broil until eggplant is tender and glaze is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Serve sprinkled with scallions.
  8. *Available at Asian markets, specialty foods shops, and Uwajimaya (800-889-1928).

Nutrition Facts

Calories202kcal
Protein12.2%
Fat26%
Carbs61.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.02
Glycemic Load
7.87
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.364347840781%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
392.46mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:201.51kcal
10.08%
Fat:6.4g
9.85%
Saturated Fat:1.02g
6.4%
Carbohydrates:34.24g
11.41%
Net Carbohydrates:19.46g
7.08%
Sugar:19.83g
22.04%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:644.42mg
28.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.76g
13.52%
Manganese:1.22mg
61.11%
Fiber:14.79g
59.14%
Vitamin K:37.63µg
35.84%
Potassium:1100.61mg
31.45%
Folate:106.68µg
26.67%
Copper:0.45mg
22.48%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.14%
Magnesium:73.7mg
18.42%
Vitamin B3:3.16mg
15.78%
Phosphorus:139.15mg
13.91%
Vitamin B5:1.35mg
13.5%
Vitamin C:10.89mg
13.2%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.18%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.54%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.81%
Iron:1.55mg
8.6%
Zinc:1.19mg
7.93%
Calcium:54.59mg
5.46%
Selenium:2.65µg
3.79%
Vitamin A:160.01IU
3.2%
Source:Epicurious