Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Miso-Glazed Eggplant

This recipe uses expired miso paste to create a delicious glaze for roasted eggplants. The high heat of roasting ensures food safety.

10
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
40
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons expired miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 medium-sized eggplants
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

In a small bowl, whisk together the expired miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, and honey to make the glaze.

3

Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a crisscross pattern.

4

Brush the miso glaze generously over the cut side of each eggplant half.

5

Place the eggplants on a baking sheet, cut side up.

6

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender and the glaze is caramelized.

7

Serve hot as a side dish or over steamed rice.

8

Enjoy!