Miso Aubergine With Cucumber Noodles

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 3

Miso Aubergine With Cucumber Noodles - a savory and healthy Asian-inspired dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

364

Sugar

Fat

14g

Miso Aubergine With Cucumber Noodles is a flavorful and healthy Asian-inspired dish that is sure to impress. The combination of savory miso and tender, roasted aubergine with cool, refreshing cucumber noodles creates the perfect balance of flavors and textures. This dish is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights, as it takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It can be served hot or cold, which makes it ideal for lunchboxes or as a light, summer meal.

Instructions

1.	Cut the aubergine into slices. Mix the miso with water to create a paste. Brush the paste onto each slice of aubergine, and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top. Bake at 200°C for 25 minutes.
2.	2. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions.
3.	Peel the cucumber into thin noodle-like strips, using a vegetable peeler or spiralizer.
4.	In a separate bowl, whisk rice vinegar with 1 tbsp of water.
5.	Mix the noodles and cucumber noodles together with the rice vinegar dressing, to create a bed of noodles. Serve alongside the aubergine slices.

PROS

Miso Aubergine With Cucumber Noodles is a quick and simple recipe that is both nutritious and delicious.

The meal is full of interesting textures and flavors, and it is low in fat, making it a healthy choice.

Aubergine is low in calories and high in fiber,
while cucumbers contain antioxidants and are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Miso, a fermented soybean paste, is rich in probiotics that can improve gut health.

CONS

Some people may not like the texture or flavor of aubergine,
and rice noodles are relatively high in carbohydrates and low in protein.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Miso Aubergine With Cucumber Noodles has numerous health benefits, as the dish is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber.
Aubergines and cucumbers are both low in calories and high in antioxidants that can reduce inflammation and improve overall health.
The dish is also rich in fiber, which can improve digestion and help control appetite.

	1 medium aubergine
	2 tablespoons miso
	1 teaspoon sesame seeds
	100 g rice noodles ( vermicelli or flat ones )
	1/2 cucumber
	1 -2 tablespoon rice vinegar