Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables, but one that I don't cook often for some reason. This recipe here took my taste buds to a whole other level of goodness. It's a great main or side dish for any dinner occasion. Treat yourself to this miso-glazed eggplant, you won't regret it.
Not only is it delicious, but eggplant has some pretty great health benefits:
- High in fiber and potassium
- Promotes hear health
- Supports brain health
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons white or yellow miso (organic and non-GMO)
2 green onions, sliced
1 Tablespoon unrefined sesame oil
1 Tablespoon grade B maple syrup
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Pinch of black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
1 large eggplant, sliced to 1/2 inch thickness
Cauliflower 'Rice'
1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Pinch of sea salt
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients, except eggplant, to make a sauce.
- Place eggplant on a baking dish and drizzle sauce over it. Use a spatula or spoon to coat eggplant well. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until cooked and tender.
- Cauliflower rice: place chopped cauliflower in a food processor and pulse until chopped into a rice consistency. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice and sea salt to taste. You may also cook it on the stove for a bit with coconut oil to warm it up and make it tender.
- When eggplant is done, serve over cauliflower rice and garnish with fresh herbs and seeds. Enjoy!
What's your favorite way to eat eggplant?