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Savory Miso Honey Glazed Grilled Eggplant

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A quick and easy grilled eggplant recipe featuring a sticky, umami-rich miso honey glaze with toasted sesame seeds, perfect for summer cookouts and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium Japanese or globe eggplants, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
  • 3 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
  • Neutral oil (such as grapeseed or canola), for brushing eggplant

Instructions

  1. Slice 2 medium eggplants into ½-inch thick rounds. Lay them on a rack or paper towel-lined tray and sprinkle both sides lightly with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture and bitterness.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger until smooth. Add a splash of water if too thick.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush grill grates lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with neutral oil.
  5. Place eggplant slices on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until grill marks form and flesh is tender.
  6. During the last minute of grilling each side, brush a generous layer of the miso honey glaze onto the eggplant. Flip carefully to avoid losing glaze.
  7. Transfer grilled and glazed eggplant to a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
  8. Serve warm, ideally right off the grill.

Notes

Salt and rest eggplant before grilling to reduce bitterness and improve texture. Apply glaze during the last minute of grilling to avoid burning the sugars. Toast sesame seeds fresh if possible for best flavor. If glaze burns, reduce heat or move eggplant to cooler spot. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. If no grill available, broil eggplant in oven and apply glaze halfway through cooking.

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Keywords: eggplant, grilled eggplant, miso honey glaze, summer recipe, vegetarian, gluten-free, easy side dish, toasted sesame

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