Jerusalem Artichoke Patties

Also called:

sunroot, sunchoke, Earth apple, topinambour,
légumes oubliés ("forgotten vegetables" in French)

is part of the sunflower family

Makes 8 patties

Preheat oven 400℉ (205℃)

A. Steam or boil until tender:

1. 2 lbs. (900 g) Jerusalem artichokes, evenly cut

2. Mash and let cool.

B. Combine in a bowl:

2/3 cup (150 ml) (gluten free) flour

4 Tbs. (60 ml) olive oil

1 Tbs. (15 ml) fresh or 1 tsp. (5 ml) of dry mint

1 tsp. coriander

other herbs to taste (optional)

C. Mix A and B and form 8 size patties:

1. Place on a baking sheet

2. Cook 30-40 minutes.

D. Optional toppings:

-salsa

-slices of cheese

-lettuce and tomatoes

-soy sauce (amino liquid-gluten free)

-mint, basil, cilantro, or parsley leaves

-View: Nutritional Information "Edible Flowers" for suggestions and range of flavors to add for interest, color, and taste
http://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/p/getting-to-know-your-vitamins.html

-See "Growing your own Vegetables"
http://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/p/growing-your-own-vegetables.html