When I spotted these tiny eggplants at the farmer’s market, I just knew I had to have them at my next dinner table! Roasted with a sweet miso glaze, they’re as tasty as they are adorable. I prefer chickpea miso but if you can’t find it, a sweet yellow miso will work as well!
In addition to being cute beyond measure, these little gems are known to help prevent cancer and lower cholesterol! They provide Vitamin A, B vitamins, folate and Vitamin C. They’re also full of potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorous, And with only 27 calories in a cup and zero fat, I can’t think of a single reason not to love them!
Ingredients:
- 5 small eggplants
- 3/4 cup +1 1/2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chickpea miso
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small mixing bowl combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of mirin and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
- Wash and dry eggplants. Cut in half and score at a diagonal.
- Brush eggplants with sesame/mirin mixture and roast for20 minutes.
- In a small mixing bowl combine 3/4 cup mirin, miso, coconut sugar and sea salt. Brush eggplants with mixture and return to oven.
- Roast an additional 20 minutes or until eggplants are soft, brushing with any leftover miso mixture halfway through.
- Serve immediately!
Could you do some recipes for people who are cooking for one (themselves!) I would like to start eating better but some recipes…just seem to much hassle. x
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That’s a great idea that I’d love to incorporate, Jessica! Thanks so much for the comment!
Hi Jessica, I’ll absolutely keep this in mind!
What a delicious and healthy recipe! Just add a salad with some protein toppings (cheese, beans or nuts) and you have a complete vegetarian meal!
Thanks Kat! And you’re right, that’s my kind of meal!!
I would make stuffed aubergine during grad school all the time because eggplant was so widely available in Scotland. Miso?! What a great twist! and I agree with Kat above, you can add a salad and you’re good to go! x
Thanks Supal! Ooooh, and stuffed eggplant sounds good too!
oh my gosh these are SO cute! i have never seen mini eggplant but will definitely give this recipe a try with the full-sized version.
Molly {Dreams in HD}
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Thanks Molly! It may be good to cut the full sized eggplant into quarters. It may not be as pretty but it will taste a lot better if more of the eggplant has the miso glaze!
I love miso glazed anything! Such a good flavor, and when serving it at a dinner party it seems so fancy! Great post!
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Thank you! I share that love of miso glazed anything! 🙂
Made these the other day, and the flavor was great. Avoid over cooking it, and it’s better to have sufficiently thick slices. I really love these, (but I’m a sucker for miso flavor).