Miso Glazed Eggplant

Ingredients

• •2 medium eggplants
• •2 tbsp miso paste
• •1 tbsp soy sauce
• •1 tbsp mirin
• •1 tbsp sesame oil
• •1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tsp ginger, grated
• •1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• •2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
• •Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise. Score the flesh in a diamond pattern without cutting through the skin.

3. 3

   In a bowl, mix the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined to create the glaze.

4. 4

   Brush the miso glaze generously over the cut sides of the eggplant halves.

5. 5

   Place the eggplant cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender and caramelized.

6. 6

   While the eggplants roast, prepare your cooked rice according to package instructions.

7. 7

   Once the eggplants are done, remove them from the oven and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

8. 8

   Serve the miso glazed eggplant warm over a bed of rice. Enjoy!