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Crispy Smashed Jerusalem Artichokes w/ Lemon Pesto Mayo

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Serves
4 (as a side)
Cook Time
50-60 minutes

Crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-in-the-middle smashed Jerusalem artichokes roasted hard with lemon zest and thyme, served with a sharp, herby pesto mayo. Perfect for scooping, dipping and snacking.

Crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-in-the-middle smashed Jerusalem artichokes roasted hard with lemon zest and thyme, served with a sharp, herby pesto mayo. Perfect for scooping, dipping and snacking.

IngredientsMethod

Ingredients

For the smashed artichokes
  1. Jerusalem artichokes |1kg| same as sunchokes
  2. Olive oil | |
  3. Sea salt | |
  4. Black pepper | |
  5. Lemon |1| zest
  6. Thyme |a few sprigs| leaves picked
For the mayo
  1. Mayo |110g| plant-based for vegan
  2. Pesto |1½ tbsp| plant-based for vegan
  3. Lemon juice |2 tsp|

Ingredients

For the salad
Tofu
150g
Chickpeas
1 can (400g)
Green Lentils
100g
Spinach
150g
Almonds
2 tbsp
Tempeh
100g
Olive oil
1 tsp
Avocado
1
Chilli Flakes
Pinch

Method

Boil the artichokes
  1. Scrub the artichokes well and gently prick with a sharp knife a few times
  2. Place in a pot, cover with cold salted water and bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 14–16 minutes until just tender
  3. Drain and steam-dry for a good 5 minutes
Smash
  1. Heat the oven to 220°C
  2. Line a tray with baking paper and drizzle on a little brush of oil
  3. Spread the artichokes out with a bit of space between each
  4. Gently press each one with a burger press or the base of a non-fragile glass to flatten to 1–2cm thickness
Season & roast
  1. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, lemon zest and thyme
  2. Roast 25–30 minutes until deeply golden and very crisp
Make the mayo
  1. Stir together the mayo, pesto and lemon juice
  2. Taste and adjust if needed
Serve
  1. Pile up the crispy artichokes
  2. Serve with the lemon pesto mayo on the side

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