Jerusalem artichoke
Sunflower's edible root
A Jerusalem artichoke is a species of sunflower native to North America, cultivated for its edible tubers.
The knobby, potato-like roots have a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked: Jerusalem artichoke soup, roasted Jerusalem artichokes.
The name has nothing to do with Jerusalem—it likely derives from the Italian *girasole* (sunflower).
Also called sunchoke.
Having small bumps
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- root vegetableEdible subterranean plant part
- irregularDeviating from normal patterns
- thin-skinnedEasily hurt by remarks
small · gnarly · lumpy · peeling · scrubbing · storage · cellar · overwinter
Plant-derived soluble fiber
- prebioticNutrient for gut bacteria
- fiber-richContaining much roughage
- low glycemicMinimal blood sugar impact
- diabetic-friendlySuitable for those monitoring glucose
digestive · gut health · flatulence · gas · bloating · probiotic
Recurring each year
- nativeOriginating from a place
- North AmericanFrom U.S. or neighbors
- wildflowerUncultivated flowering plant
- yellow flowersBlossoms in sunshine hue
invasive · spreading · rhizome · pollinator · hardy
Coarse and unpretentious
- nuttyEccentric or almond-flavored
- sweetTasting of sugar
- mildModerate in intensity
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
savory · caramelized · subtle · distinctive · pleasant
Cooked uncovered with heat
- pureedBlended until smooth
- soupCooked liquid dish
- mashedCrushed to softness
- sautéedCooked quickly in fat
gratin · chips · pickled · raw · steamed · braised · fried · velouté
Originating in a region
- pre-ColumbianAmericas before 1492
- Native AmericanOriginal inhabitants of America
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- ancestralOf one's forebears
New World · cultivated · foraged · heirloom · heritage · Samuel de Champlain · misnomer
knobby
Having small bumps
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- root vegetableEdible subterranean plant part
- irregularDeviating from normal patterns
thin-skinned · small · gnarly · lumpy · peeling · scrubbing · storage · cellar · overwinter
inulin
Plant-derived soluble fiber
- prebioticNutrient for gut bacteria
- fiber-richContaining much roughage
- low glycemicMinimal blood sugar impact
diabetic-friendly · digestive · gut health · flatulence · gas · bloating · probiotic
perennial
Recurring each year
- nativeOriginating from a place
- North AmericanFrom U.S. or neighbors
- wildflowerUncultivated flowering plant
yellow flowers · invasive · spreading · rhizome · pollinator · hardy
earthy
Coarse and unpretentious
delicate · savory · caramelized · subtle · distinctive · pleasant
crunchy
Breaking with sound
crackly · toothsome · raw · sliced · shaved · julienned · crudité · salad · slaw · refreshing
roasted
Cooked uncovered with heat
sautéed · gratin · chips · pickled · raw · steamed · braised · fried · velouté · side dish
indigenous
Originating in a region
- pre-ColumbianAmericas before 1492
- Native AmericanOriginal inhabitants of America
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
ancestral · New World · cultivated · foraged · heirloom · heritage · Samuel de Champlain · misnomer
- vegetablesbroccoli, carrots, carrot, potato, cucumber
- foraged foodsdandelion, blackberries, blueberries, nuts, mushrooms
- root vegetablescarrot, potato, beet, radish, turnip
- Prebioticsinulin, beta-glucan, psyllium
- fiberdietary fiber, fiber, soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, fiber content
- bulbsbulb, tulip bulb, daffodil bulb, onion bulb, garlic bulb
Jerusalem artichokepotato
Edible underground tuber
white potato · sweet potato · yam · cassava · taro