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Miso Roasted Aubergine Bowl — plant-based vegan recipe

Lunch · Easy

Miso Roasted Aubergine Bowl

45 minTotal time
2Servings
445 kcalPer serving
EasyDifficulty

Inspired by Japanese dengaku, this bowl transforms humble aubergine into something extraordinary. The miso glaze caramelises to a sticky, umami-rich coating that pairs beautifully with sushi rice.

Ingredients

Method

1

Halve aubergines, score flesh in crosshatch; brush with oil.

2

Roast cut-side down at 200°C for 20 mins.

3

Whisk miso, mirin, sesame oil and agave into glaze.

4

Flip aubergines, brush generously with glaze; roast 15 more mins.

5

Serve over sushi rice with edamame, ginger and sesame.

💡 Tip: This recipe keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best results, store any sauces or dressings separately and combine just before serving.