Baked Taro Rounds with Herbs
Baked Taro Rounds with Herbs is a savory dish featuring sliced taro root, a starchy tuber, tossed in herbs like rosemary, thyme, and garlic, then baked until tender with a crisp edge. It's a popular side dish in many tropical and subtropical regions where taro is a staple, particularly across Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber from the taro, with a moderate amount of potassium and vitamins from the herbs. A typical serving (about 1 cup) contains roughly 150-200 calories, depending on the amount of oil used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Taro is one of the world's oldest cultivated crops, valued for its ability to grow in waterlogged soils where other staples cannot. Nutritionally, its resistant starch content can act as a prebiotic, supporting gut health when consumed.
