Throw few seasonings on lotus root (ginger, salt, pepper), garnishes (green onion and sesame seeds) and used a tiny bit of tahini to bake the pieces and it was an excellent side dish for lunch.
Either toss the lotus in the mixture, or spread onto each piece using a brush. I prefer brushing it on to use a minimal amount of oil.
Lay pieces on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes.
Flip lotus pieces, and bake for another 10-12 minutes until very slightly browned.
Transfer to plate, and season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with green onion, sesame seeds and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
* Poached and sliced lotus root can often be purchased from an asian grocery store, particularly a Japanese grocery store. It is usually in the refrigerated section, or fresh produce section. You can also buy fresh lotus root and poach it. * Instead of seasoning with salt, you could add 1/4 tsp of soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos to the ginger and tahini mix.