Recipe: Jerusalem artichoke fritters

Time: 15 to 20 minutes

Servings: 4

1/2pound Jerusalem artichokes, scrubbed and dried

1 green onion, trimmed and chopped

1/3cup minced red pepper

2 tablespoons flour

1/2teaspoon sea salt

1/2teaspoon herbes de Provence

1/8to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

2 eggs, lightly beaten

5 tablespoons peanut oil

1. Grate the artichokes into a mixing bowl. Add green onion, red pepper, flour, salt and spices and toss to mix. Stir in eggs and mix well.

2. Heat the oil until the surface ripples in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scoop the batter by tablespoons into the skillet and flatten with a spatula. Fry until the batter is crisp and brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels while repeating with the remaining batter. Serve hot.

Each serving: 176 calories; 5 grams protein; 14 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram fiber; 11 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 106 mg. cholesterol; 322 mg. sodium.