Jerusalem artichoke

Jerusalem Artichoke Tacos with Rainbow Carrot & Beet Salad and Chive Sour Cream

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Another super easy taco recipe and a great way to eat more veggies. And dinner can be ready in about 30 minutes. A layer of iceberg lettuce, topped with a crunchy salad of rainbow carrots and beet. Then some pan-roasted Jerusalem artichoke and finally some chive sour cream. I’ve been so busy lately with different projects that I haven’t had much time to make new recipes but I’m trying to catch up on my cooking this week. I can’t believe it is almost the end of the year!

This recipe makes 12 small tacos.

Ingredients:

For the salad:

5 medium rainbow carrots, shredded

1 beet, shredded

For the dressing:

¾ teaspoon of mustard

1/3 cup of white vinegar

1/3 cup of olive oil

1 ½ teaspoon of honey

Salt to taste

For the chive sour cream:

250gr of sour cream

1/3 cup of chopped chives

Juice of 1 lime

Celery salt to taste

Cayenne to taste

For the Jerusalem artichokes:

600grs of Jerusalem artichokes, peeled and finely diced

3 tablespoons of olive oil

1 tablespoon of sumac

Salt

Pepper

Extras:

100grs of chopped iceberg lettuce

12 small tortillas

 

To make the dressing, just place all of the ingredients in a jar with a lid. Close the lid and shake it until it emulsifies. Set it aside.

Shred the carrots and beet but only add the dressing before serving so they keep their crunch.

To make the chive sour cream, just mix the chives with the sour cream, lime juice, celery salt and cayenne. Cover it and keep it in the fridge till serving time.

Pour the olive oil for the Jerusalem artichokes in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the diced Jerusalem artichokes, sumac, salt and pepper. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring from time to time, until they become golden.

Warm up the tortillas. Add the dressing to the carrot and beet salad, and mix well.

Stuff each tortilla with some lettuce, salad, Jerusalem artichokes and the chive sour cream. Enjoy!

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Cheesy Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Crunchy Smoked Paprika Quinoa, Fried Onions & Kale Chips

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I’ve been looking forward to the start of the season for Jerusalem artichokes and last week I saw them at the market for the first time. I wanted to make a sort of loaded potato soup but with Jerusalem artichokes. To make the quinoa crunchy, I first boiled it and then roasted it in the oven with some spices. Love the flavor that the smoked paprika gives the quinoa. Also topped the soup with some kale chips and store-bought fried onions.

This recipe serves 2.

Ingredients:

For the crunchy smoked paprika quinoa:

1/3 cup of quinoa, I used a mix of white, red and black

1 tablespoon of olive oil

½ teaspoon of smoked paprika

Pinch of celery salt

Pinch of onion powder

Pinch of celery salt

Pinch of garlic powder

Pinch of salt

For the kale chips:

1 cup of shredded kale

1 tablespoon of olive oil

Pinch of cayenne

Pinch of salt

For the soup:

1 tablespoon of olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 white onion, chopped

750grs of Jerusalem artichokes, peeled and chopped

1 litter of vegetable stock

250gr of cream

175grs of shredded Gouda or any cheese you would like

Salt to taste

Extra:

½ a cup of crispy fried onions, I bought already made (optional)

 

Preheat your oven to 180C/350F. Line your oven sheet with parchment paper.

Start by making the quinoa. Rinse it under cold water and then place it in a medium pot. Add about 1 ½ litters of boiling water and let it cook over medium heat for 12 minutes. Then drain it.

Transfer the cooked quinoa into a bowl. Add the olive oil, spices and mix well. Spread it in a single layer over your prepared baking sheet. Roast it for 20 minutes, then stir it. Finally roast it for an extra 10 minutes. Transfer the quinoa to a small bowl and set it aside. Lower your oven temperature to 150C/300F.

Star making the soup. Pour one tablespoon of olive oil in a medium pot. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and cook them until they become translucent. Then add the garlic and cook for an extra minute. Add the Jerusalem artichokes and the vegetable stock. Let it cook for 20 minutes.

While the soup is cooking, start making the kale chips. Massage the kale with olive oil, cayenne and salt. Line your oven sheet with parchment paper and spread the kale in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes. Then set it aside until ready to serve.

Going back to the soup; once the 20 minutes are done, add the shredded cheese and blend it until smooth. Finally add the cream, mix well and add salt to taste.

Serve the soup with some crunchy quinoa, kale chips and fried onions.

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