Miso-Roasted Maitake Mushrooms and Eggplant with Sesame Seeds
Maitake mushrooms, also known as hen-of-the-woods, ram's head, or sheep's head mushrooms, have a woodsy, smoky flavor that pairs well with roasted vegetables.
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Maitake Mushrooms
These hen-of-the-woods mushrooms are credited with a rich, chickenlike flavor that is a boon in soups and stews. Look for maitake mushrooms that are plump and ruffled, without signs of darkening on the edges or dampness around the stems.
Ingredients
- 2 Japanese eggplants, quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise 1 ½-inch thick
- 3 Tbs. vegetable oil, divided
- 2 3.5-oz. packages maitake mushrooms, separated into smaller clumps
- 2 Tbs. white miso
- 2 Tbs. mirin
- 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp. light-brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1 1/2 tsp. minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 green onions (dark-green parts only), thinly sliced on sharp diagonal
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
Preparation
1 Preheat broiler. Spread eggplant on large, rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with 1 Tbs. oil, turning to coat. Broil eggplant 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender and beginning to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
2 Move eggplant to one side of baking sheet. Place mushrooms on opposite side of sheet, arranging in single layer.
3 Whisk together remaining 2 Tbs. oil, miso, mirin, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger in large bowl. Drizzle mixture over eggplant and mushrooms, turning to coat. Broil 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size per serving
- Calories 260
- Carbohydrate Content 17 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 15 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 274 mg
- Sugar Content 10 g