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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the eggplant
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the Japanese eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a knife in a crisscross pattern to help the flavors penetrate.
- 2
Make the lemon miso glaze
In a bowl, combine miso paste, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth.
- 3
- 4
Bake the eggplant
Place the eggplants cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized.
- 5
Garnish and serve
Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with black sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
