Seattle Seasonal

Ingredient

Sunchoke

Peak

Flavor: Nutty, artichoke-like; high in inulin.

Type

vegetable

Peak Months

Nov, Dec

Season Window

Oct → Mar

Flavor & uses

Nutty, artichoke-like; high in inulin.

Roast, purée, pickle thin slices.

Storage

Keep cold and humid; scrub, do not peel if tender.

Today

Phase: Peak

Peak: Nov, Dec

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Sunchoke Dishes for a Pacific Northwest Restaurant Menu

This recipe uses sunchokes, a seasonal root vegetable from the Pacific Northwest, as the main ingredient in a simple but flavorful preparation with garlic and herbs.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Crispy Roasted Sunchokes

Roasted sunchokes seasoned with thyme, salt, and pepper, resulting in a crispy, delicate-flavored side dish.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%

Sunchoke Recipes for the Pacific Northwest Season

A collection of sunchoke recipes, a seasonal and versatile root vegetable common in the Pacific Northwest, featuring various cooking techniques like roasting and sautéing.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Roasted Sunchokes with Thyme

Roasted sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme for a simple yet flavorful side dish.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Creamy Sunchoke Soup

A creamy, satisfying soup made with sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes), onions, garlic, and celery, cooked in broth.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%

Crispy Roasted Sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes)

This simple recipe roasts sunchokes, a seasonal Pacific Northwest vegetable, to bring out their natural sweetness and earthiness.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 60%

Herb Roasted Sunchokes

Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem Artichokes or Sunflower Chokes, are roasted with fresh herbs and served as a unique and flavorful vegetable dish.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Roasted Sunchokes

Roasted sunchokes, a Pacific Northwest seasonal ingredient, with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%

Roasted Sunchokes and Fennel

This delicious and nutritious roasted sunchokes and fennel recipe showcases the unique flavors of the Pacific Northwest.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes

Roasted Jerusalem artichokes (also called sunchokes) seasoned with olive oil, thyme, and garlic.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%

Roasted Sunchokes with Thyme-Butter Sauce

Boiled, smashed, and pan-roasted sunchokes are enriched with butter and thyme in this perfect fall or spring side dish.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 70%

Roasted Sunchokes

Roasted sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%