In July and August, the lotus leaves in the pond have been growing. At the same time, lotus roots are also flourishing. As a gift from nature, lotus root is not only delicious, but also nutritious. It also has a certain health care function. The contents of carbohydrate, calcium, iron and vitamin C in lotus root are obviously higher than those in other vegetables. In particular, the iron content is five times higher than that of spinach. Vitamin C is 3.7 times that of apples. There is also calcium, which is also very rich in all vegetables.

Generally speaking, lotus root is one of the best vegetables in iron, vitamin C and calcium content. Lotus root is not only delicious and nutritious, but also has the function of health preservation. So, how to eat lotus root to give full play to its efficacy? Juicing and cold stew are all good choices. However, lotus roots in summer are tender and crisp. After blanching and cooling, add seasoning to cool it, which is more delicious and can promote appetite in hot summer. Here are two delicious ways to eat lotus root.

Stir-fried lotus root slices. Peel the lotus root, wash it, cut it into small pieces and soak it in white vinegar to avoid blackening. Cut the yellow pepper into small pieces; Peel the lettuce and cut it into small pieces; Cutting dried chili into sections; Sliced ginger; Blanch lotus root slices in boiling water 1-2 minutes, remove and drain. Blanch the yellow pepper and lettuce slices in boiling water and take them out for later use. Add salt, soy sauce and vinegar to the cooked vegetables and stir well. Pour the oil into a small pot, stir-fry the peppers, take them out, then add the dried peppers and ginger slices and stir-fry them to get the fragrance. Pour the cooked oil on the mixed vegetables and sprinkle with peanuts.

Lotus root strips with tomato sauce. Peel the lotus root, cut it into strips and rinse it with clean water. Boil the water in the pot, blanch the lotus root strips in the pot, take them out, pour in cold water, and then control the water to dry. When the oil in the pot is 60% to 70% hot, pour in tomato sauce, add a little salt and stir fry gently. Pour in lotus root strips, stir well, and then boil. Lotus root is very good, but some people should eat it carefully: patients with hyperglycemia and diabetes; Menstrual women; People with weak spleen and stomach and diarrhea.