Dinner, Gluten-Free, Japanese, Low-Carb, Phytoestrogens, Vegan, Vegetarian
caramelised eggplant in miso sauce with sesame seeds in a baking pan

Caramelised eggplants in a low-carb sweet and savoury miso sauce are simple yet satisfying. Increase your phytoestrogens through sesame seeds and miso to achieve hormone balance and optimal health.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients for Miso Glazed Eggplants

  • Japanese eggplants, 4
  • White miso, 4 Tablespoon
  • Sake, 4 Tablespoon
  • Low-carb sweetener, 3 Tablespoon
  • Sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon, for garnish
  • Spring onions, 1, chopped, for garnish

Instructions for Eggplants and Miso Glaze

1. Cut eggplants in half lengthwise. 

2. Make a criss-cross pattern on the flesh side of the eggplants.

3. Oil a frying pan. Cook each side for a few minutes with a lid closed. Take them out when they are tender and light brown.

4. Make miso glaze by mixing white miso, sake, and sweetener together in a bowl.

5. In a baking pan, put eggplants flesh side up. Spread miso glaze evenly over the eggplants.

6. Broil the eggplants for 5-10 minutes until brown and bubbly.

7. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve immediately.

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