Oven Roasted Lotus Root

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