Forager’s Kitchen: Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes

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Also known as “sunroot” for its yellow flowers, Jerusalem artichokes are a sweet starchy tuber native to Toronto that make for a hearty addition to any meal.

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Jerusalem artichoke tubers
  • 1-2 tablespoons walnut oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

 

Directions

  1. Scrub 500 grams of Jerusalem artichoke tubers.
  2. Rub tubers with walnut oil; add salt to taste.
  3. Roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes until tender.
  4. Serve hot with butter.

 

Adapted from E. Barrie Kavasch, Native Harvests (Dover Publications, 2005).

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