Also indexed as: Sunchoke
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.
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.
Varieties
Jerusalem artichokes are a variety of sunflower.
Nutrition 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.