Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Oven Roasted Lotus Root

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I am lucky enough to have an awesome Japanese grocery, the Pacific Mercantile store not too far from me. I go at least twice a year to stock up on some of my favorite Japanese foods. Lotus root is one of these favorites. It is good for you and so beautiful. I like it best simply dressed and oven roasted.

Oven Roasted Lotus Root
Ingredients:

18 oz package of lotus root
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
dash of black pepper

Directions:

Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees.

Slice the lotus root into thin rounds. Combine the sesame oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic powder and black pepper. Toss the lotus root rounds in the dressing and place on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes, turn and bake for 10 more minutes.

Let them cool down a bit and enjoy.

For 4 servings. Nutritional information from caloriecount.about.com

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 141 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 
141
Calories from Fat 
32
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 
3.5g
5%
Saturated Fat 
0.5g
3%
Cholesterol 
0mg
0%
Sodium 
501mg
21%
Potassium 
725mg
21%
Total Carbohydrates 
25.8g
9%
Dietary Fiber 
6.2g
25%
Sugars 
3.3g
Protein 
3.8g
Vitamin A 0%Vitamin C 91%
Calcium 6%Iron 9%
Nutrition Grade A

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