JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE FRITTERS RECIPE

Jerusalem Artichoke Fritters Recipe image

Provided by tixrus-2

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound Jerusalem artichokes scrubbed
1 bunch green onion trimmed, chopped
1/3 cup minced mixed sweet peppers, chopped
1/2 C flour
3 small potatoes, peeled or not
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
black pepper to taste
1/2 thyme
1/4 teaspoon chilpotle powder
2 eggs lightly beaten
5 tablespoons peanut oil

Steps:

Steam the artichokes and potatoes for about 20 minutes, then put in the blender and liquify with the steaming water Add green onions, peppers, flour, salt and spices and toss to mix. Stir in eggs and mix well. Heat the oil until the surface ripples in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place about 1/2 cup of the dough in the hot oil. 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. This recipe yields 6 servings. 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.