JERUSALEM ARTICHOKESWITH CARAMELIZEDONIONS(Serves 4-6)Caramelized <strong>on</strong>i<strong>on</strong>s lend sweetflavors to Jerusalem artichokes.You can also use rutabagas orparsnips in this recipe.1 large <strong>on</strong>i<strong>on</strong>, diced1 Tablespo<strong>on</strong> oil1 pound Jerusalem artichokes, sliced andplaced in water with a little lem<strong>on</strong> juice1 clove garlic, pressed1 Tablespo<strong>on</strong> granulated vegan sweetener,like Florida Crystals1/4 cup water1 Tablespo<strong>on</strong> n<strong>on</strong>hydrogenated veganmargarine1 1 /2 Tablespo<strong>on</strong>s lem<strong>on</strong> juice1 teaspo<strong>on</strong> lem<strong>on</strong> zestSalt and pepper to tasteHeat a heavy skillet over mediumheat. When skillet is hot, add<strong>on</strong>i<strong>on</strong>s and drizzle oil over thetop. Reduce heat to low. Coverand sweat the <strong>on</strong>i<strong>on</strong>s until softand slightly golden. This maytake up to 10 minutes.Drain Jerusalem artichokes.Stir Jerusalem artichokes and garlicinto <strong>on</strong>i<strong>on</strong>s and sprinkle withsweetener. Stir and cook <strong>for</strong>approximately 30 sec<strong>on</strong>ds. Addwater. Cover and cook untilJerusalem artichokes are tender,approximately 5-10 minutes.Remove cover and cook untilliquid disappears.Stir in margarine and drizzlewith lem<strong>on</strong> juice. Sprinkle withlem<strong>on</strong> zest, stir, and seas<strong>on</strong> totaste with salt and pepper.Total calories per serving: 169Carbohydrates: 27 gramsSodium: 37 milligramsFat: 6 gramsProtein: 3 gramsFiber: 3 gramsCURRIED PARSNIP SOUP(Serves 4)Substitute turnips, carrots, or potatoesin this soup, or use a combinati<strong>on</strong>of root vegetables.1 medium <strong>on</strong>i<strong>on</strong>, chopped1 Tablespo<strong>on</strong> oil1 Tablespo<strong>on</strong> curry powder1/4 teaspo<strong>on</strong> cumin5 cups vegetable stock or water3 cups sliced parsnipsZest and juice of 1 lem<strong>on</strong>1 teaspo<strong>on</strong> agave nectar1 cup soy or rice milk1/4 teaspo<strong>on</strong> cayenneSalt to tasteHeat a heavy skillet over mediumheat. Add <strong>on</strong>i<strong>on</strong>s and oil. Stir andcook until <strong>on</strong>i<strong>on</strong>s are transparent.Blend in curry powder and cuminand then stir in vegetable stock.Add parsnips and cook <strong>on</strong> mediumheat until soft, approximately15 minutes.While parsnips cook, mixlem<strong>on</strong> zest, lem<strong>on</strong> juice, andagave nectar with soy or rice milk.Add to parsnips.Remove approximately 1 1 /2cups of parsnips-<strong>on</strong>i<strong>on</strong>s mixtureand blend it in a blender or foodprocessor. Return creamy mixtureto soup and add cayenne and saltto taste.Total calories per serving: 186Carbohydrates: 28 gramsSodium: 744 milligramsSWEET POTATO DIP(Serves 4)Fat: 6 gramsProtein: 3 gramsFiber: 7 grams*Pictured <strong>on</strong> the cover. This is asweet and savory dip. I like to slicewarm pita bread and then spreadthe dip <strong>on</strong> the pita triangles. If youd<strong>on</strong>’t have miso, use salt to taste.1 large baked sweet potato, peeled2 Tablespo<strong>on</strong>s alm<strong>on</strong>d butter1 1 /2 Tablespo<strong>on</strong>s rice syrup1 Tablespo<strong>on</strong> white misoHandful of finely chopped red, yellow,or green peppersDash of cayenneMash sweet potatoes and blendwith alm<strong>on</strong>d butter, rice syrup,and miso. Stir in peppers andcayenne.Total calories per serving: 118Carbohydrates: 17 gramsSodium: 175 milligramsFat: 5 gramsProtein: 3 gramsFiber: 2 gramsDebra Daniels-Zeller is a frequentc<strong>on</strong>tributor to Vegetarian Journal.She wrote “Dried Fruit: Treasures toSavor All Year Round” <strong>for</strong> Issue 3, 2008.10 Issue Four 2008 VEGETARIAN JOURNAL
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