Roast Jerusalem Artichokes

Jerusalem artichokes have a delicious mildly sweet, smoky flavour. This winter root is related to the sunflower and when roasted is delectable.

Ingredients

 * 750g / 1 lb 10 oz Jerusalem artichokes
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * Seasoning of choice, e.g., pepper, salt etc. to taste
 * Touch of hazelnut or walnut oil

Steps

 * 1)  Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF.
 * 2)  Scrub the Jerusalem artichokes.
 * 3)  Roll in the olive oil and coat well. Add seasoning.
 * 4)  Place the Jerusalem artichokes on a baking tray.
 * 5)  Place in the oven for around 40 minutes, or until the Jerusalem artichokes are tender in the centre (use a skewer to determine).
 * 6)  Remove from the oven and drizzle with a little hazelnut or olive oil.
 * 7)  Serve. This makes a great accompaniment to many dishes requiring roasted vegetables. The roasted Jerusalem artichokes can also be used as part of a salad (again drizzle with oil) and add salad greens; the salad can be served cold or warm.

Tips

 * Hazelnut and walnut oil are too expensive to use for general roasting but to get the benefit of their wonderful flavour, drizzling a little of either over roasted vegetables is a great budget-conscious way to still impart the delicious flavour.
 * This recipe will serve 4.

Things You'll Need

 * Vegetable scrubbing brush
 * Baking tray
 * Serving plate

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