Miso Eggplant Arepa — Gluten-Free Japanese Vegetarian Dinner
Category: Simple Meals | Ready in 18 minutes | Serves 1 adult or 2 kids | Naturally gluten-free
What You Need
- 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
- 1 large eggplant, halved and scored
- 2 tbsp gluten-free white miso mixed with 1 tbsp honey and 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame, warmed
- Sesame seeds
How to Make It
- Broil or pan-roast the eggplant cut side down until soft, 10 minutes.
- Brush the miso-honey glaze over the eggplant and broil 2 minutes more until bubbling.
- Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
- Spoon the glazed eggplant and warmed edamame over each arepa.
- Scatter with sesame seeds.
About This Recipe
Nasu dengaku — eggplant lacquered in sweet miso glaze and broiled — is a Japanese classic, silky and deeply savory. Edamame adds the protein to make it a full meal. Use certified gluten-free miso.
Keep Your Freezer Stocked for Busy Days
These recipes work because the hard part is already done. Zavor & Co delivers gluten-free arepas straight to your door — heat them from frozen in minutes and dinner is halfway there.
