Chili Roasted Sunchokes Parsnips Food

ROASTED SUNCHOKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425° Fahrenheit (220°C) with a rack in the center position. In a medium bowl, toss the sunchokes slices with the olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated. Distribute the sunchokes, cut-side down in an even, thin layer on a half sheet pan. Be sure to leave space between them, as this will help them caramelize evenly.
• Roast for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through, or until the sunchokes are lightly caramelized and fork tender.
• Gently toss the roasted sunchokes with freshly chopped thyme leaves and a light sprinkle of kosher salt. I like to drizzle them lightly with extra virgin olive oil before serving, but this is optional. Serve immediately.

ROASTED SUNCHOKES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Thinly slice the sunchokes into 1/4 strips. They are all different shapes, so cut them into strips or coins.
• Toss the sunchokes with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Lay the sunchokes flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until crispy. Halfway through cooking, toss them so they cook evenly.
• Remove from the oven and serve as is or with optional toppings.

SUNCHOKES BRAVAS WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND LEMON AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill over high heat. Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Add the peppers directly to the hot coals and allow to char and blister on all sides, about 5 minutes. Carefully remove from the grill and add to a heatproof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to steam, 10 minutes.
• Remove the peppers from the bowl and place on a clean work surface. Gently remove the seeds and charred skin. Add the peppers to a food processor and turn on the machine. Stream in the vinegar and olive oil.
• Pour this mixture into a large, high-sided saute pan and place over medium-high heat. Heat just until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Meanwhile, add the sunchokes to the deep-fryer and fry until evenly golden brown, about 10 minutes. Drain on a wire rack-lined sheet tray and sprinkle with salt.
• For the aioli: Combine the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice and zest in a blender. Whip until smooth.
• Add the red pepper puree to the bottom of a serving platter. Top with the fried sunchokes and drizzle with the aioli.

OVEN-ROASTED PARSNIP AND SUNCHOKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sunchokes, parsnips, onions, garlic, rosemary, canola oil, salt and pepper and toss until thoroughly combined.
• Transfer to a sheet pan and roast until the vegetables are browned and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

CHILI ROASTED SUNCHOKES & PARSNIPS

Steps:

• PREHEAT OVEN TO 450* PLACE THE "CUBED" OR APPROXIMATE CUBED SUNCHOKES AND PARSNIPS INTO A MEDIUM BOWL. ADD THE LEMON JUICE, OLIVE OIL, SALT & PEPPER. STIR TO COMBINE AND COAT WELL. POUR THE MIXTURE ONTO THE CENTER OF A LARGE PIECE OF PARCHMENT PAPER, ROLL THE TOP AND SIDES TO SEAL. PLACE ON A LARGE COOKIE SHEET AND ROAST FOR 40-45 MINUTES, OR UNTIL THE VEGETABLES ARE TENDER AND SLIGHTLY CARAMELIZED. (THE PARCHMENT PAPER WILL BE JUST STARTING TO BROWN AND YOU WILL SEE SOME CARAMELIZATION ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PAPER. ) SERVE IMMEDIATELY OR SUBSTITUTE THEM FOR MEAT IN A FRESH TACO.