This roasted miso aubergine (aka eggplant for my American friends) is soft, sticky and honestly the best one I’ve made so far.
The secret to good aubergine is to properly roast it. It’s not a quick deal, it needs to stay in the heat for some time to become truly melt-y and delicious. Ever had rubbery ones? Probably didn’t have enough time to cook!
This aubergine miso recipe serves 2, but can easily be doubled or tripled depending on how many people you’re cooking for – or even if you’re meal prepping and want to have it on hand for weeknight dinners.
Cut the aubergine (eggplant) in half lengthwise then cut a criss-cross pattern on the flesh on both sides.
Stir all the remaining ingredients together until combined, adding more oil or water if necessary. Pour over the marinade and "spread open" the criss-crossed flesh so that it can really go into the aubergine, rubbing it in.
Place cut side up on a baking tray and roast for 45-60 minutes. The longer the better, just don't let it burn so keep an eye on it towards the end.
Serve alongside salads, fluffy grains such as couscous, quinoa or millet, or with some hummus or even lamb if you eat meat.
Notes
Served with fluffy millet, garlicky kale, kimchi, and smoked tofu.
Hi, I'm Teffy, a qualified Nutritionist and avid foodie. This blog is all about inspiring a balanced life through delicious and wholesome foods, with not a diet in sight. Healthy eating shouldn't be hard and stressful, it should be easy and fun - Working with my clients they are constantly amazed that yes, food can taste great AND be good for you!