Baked Renkon

Baked Renkon is a delightful Japanese dish featuring lotus root, known for its unique texture and nutritional benefits. This high-protein dish is enhanced with a savory miso glaze and topped with sesame seeds for a perfect balance of flavor and crunch.

Ingredients

• Lotus root - 200 grams, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• Firm tofu - 100 grams, crumbled
• Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onion - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Black pepper - to taste
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
3. In a bowl, mix the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and black pepper to create the glaze.
4. Add the crumbled tofu to the miso mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Place the sliced lotus root on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with a little salt.
6. Spread the miso tofu mixture evenly over the lotus root slices.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the lotus root is tender and lightly browned.
8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from tofu, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• Lotus root is high in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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