An easy and simple snack of baked lotus root chips. Lotus root is very nutritious and contains many properties that make it an especially healthy ingredient to consume. The large amount of vitamins and minerals it contains include Vitamin B, Vitamin C, iron, potassium, copper, thiamin, and zinc, among others. It is also a good source of protein and dietary fiber. The lotus root is a staple of Asian cuisine with a unique pattern that, when sliced, echoes the sacred lotus flower floating above it.