Jerusalem Artichokes

Other Names:sunchokes

What is Jerusalem Artichokes

Jerusalem Artichokes are a relative of the sunflower, this vegetable is native to America, not Jerusalem, and has no botanical relation to artichokes. The white flesh is nutty, sweet and crunchy like chestnuts when raw. Baked in their skins, they become more like potatoes with a mild taste of artichoke hearts.

Substitute for Jerusalem Artichokes

If you don't have Jerusalem artichokes you can substitute:
>>>Jicama
OR>Water chestnuts
OR> Artichoke hearts (softer texture)

Equivalents

1 lb. jerusalem artichokes = 12 medium, 2 1/2 cups peeled & sliced

Tubers & Corms

Selection Of Jerusalem Artichokes

Choose firm sunchokes that are not moldy, soft or wrinkled. Some sunchokes will have dark brown skin while others will be light brown in color, like ginger.

Storage

Refrigerate, unwashed chokes in a plastic bag for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information For Jerusalem Artichokes

Serving Size

1 cup slices

Calories

110

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 6mg

Potassium

644g

20%

Total Carbohydrate 26g

10%

Dietary Fiber 2g

10%

Sugars 14g

Protein 3g

10%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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