Jerusalem Artichoke

Also indexed as: Sunchoke

Varieties

Jerusalem artichokes are a variety of sunflower.

Buying and storing tips

Jerusalem artichokes can be found in the produce section of most health food stores, specialty markets, and supermarkets. Select Jerusalem artichokes that are firm and fresh looking, avoiding those with a soft texture or wrinkled skin. Store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Preparation, uses, and tips

Scrub Jerusalem artichokes just before using, leaving the skins on. Cut them into thick slices, drop into boiling, salted water, and cook until tender. Toss with butter or olive oil, salt, and pepper. Or cook them with cubes of butternut squash and yellow onions for a hearty stew.

Nutritional Highlights

Jerusalem artichoke (raw, sliced), 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 114
Protein: 3.0g
Carbohydrate: 26g
Total Fat: 0.015g
Fiber: 2.4g
*Excellent source of: Iron (5.1mg)
*Good source of: Potassium (643mg), and Vitamin C (6.0mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.

2006-09-07

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