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Taro Chips

Make a batch of these delicious taro chips, they are easy to prepare and baked in the oven. these taro chips are the perfect healthy snack!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Keyword: Taro Chips
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 111kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound taro dasheen/malanga
  • 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray, set aside.
  • Peel taro root to remove the brown skin, rinse taro root or soak in water for an hour. Cut the flesh into thin round slices (1/16 of an inch thick) using a sharp knife or preferably a mandolin.
  • Place the taro slices in a bowl and gently toss with olive oil, add garlic and salt to taste.
  • Spread the taro slices on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are slightly brown and they curl up.
  • Remove baking sheet to a cooling rack and cool completely. Serve with Pinto Bean Dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.5mg