Baked Taro Chips
Baked Taro Chips deliver a light, salty crunch with a subtly nutty, earthy flavor that sets them apart from potato chips. They’re oven-crisped with just a touch of olive oil and salt, making them a clean, snackable bite or a crunchy partner to sandwiches and dips. Ideal for casual snacking, game days, or a simple appetizer platter.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Taro Chips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange the taro disks in a dish that is 1 to 2 inches deep. Brush the disks evenly with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the chips are crisp, about 15 minutes; flip the chips and continue baking until the second side is crisp, about 15 more minutes.
- Calories 335.14 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 3.79 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 67.64 g 25%
- Total Fat 6.85 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 46.57 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 10.33 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 16.01 g --
- Added Sugars 16.01 g High 32%
- Calcium 1.79 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 6.54 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Baked Taro Chips is made with 3 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Olive Oil, Salt, and Taro Root. Each serving provides about 335.14 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Taro Chips made of?
- The main ingredients are Olive Oil, Salt, Taro Root. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Taro Chips?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 335.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Taro Chips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Baked Taro Chips healthy?
- Baked Taro Chips has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 335.14 calories and 3.79 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 16.01 g (32% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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