WEST COAST UPDATE 3-23-2O23

SUNCHOKES

    Sunchokes are a tubular-shaped, thin-skinned root vegetable of the sunflower plant family that’s in season from late fall through early spring. Often mistakenly referred to as Jerusalem artichokes, sunchokes have no origins in Jerusalem, and they really don’t taste like artichokes. If anything, sunchokes can be accurately compared to potatoes, both in how they’re grown underground and their earthy flavor profile. This big knobby root vegetable  has gained increasing attention in recent years at markets across the country due to its versatility, quick-cooking nature, minimal prep time, and nutty flavor profile. Sunchokes are also a low-calorie, high in fiber, tasty low-carb substitute. Sunchokes are a great source of iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and carbohydrate inulin, which helps to keep blood and glucose levels stable. Sunchokes are grown in the USA, packed in 20# cases and are now in the market.