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Baked Lotus Root Chips

June 8^th 2012

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Tamar Genger MA, RD

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Baked Lotus Root Chips

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Ready Time : 0 min

Servings

Ingredients

2 pieces of lotus root
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F. Thinly slice lotus root with food processor or mandolin. Submerge in a bowl of water and let it sit for about 30 minutes or longer. Drain water and pat try with a towel. Lay out on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray to evenly coat. Sprinkle with cumin and salt and bake for about 20 minutes. They are ready when golden brown and crisp, but not burnt.

If desired you could fry these instead in a frying pan, all you need is a thin layer of oil, but it will take more time.

Nutrients

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 90
Total Fat: 1g
Total Carbs: 20g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Protein: 3g

About Tamar Genger MA, RD

Tamar lives in New York and is the mother of three amazing children, a Registered Dietitian, professor of Nutrition, and as you can probably guess, a foodie! Tamar loves to travel with her family and visits kosher restaurants wherever she goes. Although she loves the sights, she spends more time talking about the restaurants and food she ate! As a mom and a nutritionist, Tamar tries to balance her passion for healthy cooking with her insatiable desire for chocolate! Find more on Google

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6 Responses to Baked Lotus Root Chips

says: sarahklinkowitz

Mmm..looks good! How do they taste? I never had lotus root..dont even know where to find it..

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- says: Tamar Genger MA, RD
  
  I buy them at the Asian market – have a short post about them coming out on Sunday – they are delicious!!!
  
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says: BusyInBrooklyn

I LOVE lotus root. It’s one of my favorite vegetables! I always pick it out from the mixed vegetables that I order at Chinese restaurants. Which Asian market do you go to?

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- says: Tamar Genger MA, RD
  
  I got to on in Queens in Flushing, the Asian market capitol, but I am sure there is something in Brooklyn.
  
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says: Jacqueline Strand

I haven’t met a vegetable I didn’t like so I need to see if I can find these – never heard of them

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says: Melinda Strauss

I’ve never had lotus root before! I’m going to search it out very soon…

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