A savory and umami-rich dish, Miso Butter Eggplant combines the earthy flavors of eggplant with the sweet and salty depth of miso and butter, creating a deliciously satisfying side or main course.
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 tablespoon miso paste preferably white
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until smooth.
- Brush the eggplant slices lightly with oil and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side until tender and grill marks appear.
- Remove the eggplant from the grill and immediately spread the miso butter mixture over the hot eggplant slices.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg