Braised Jerusalem Artichokes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive or vegetable oil
1/2 c. diced onion
2 c. sliced, pared Jerusalem artichokes, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch thick slices
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 Tbsp. pepper
1/2 c. each: dry white wine and water
1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

In an 8 or 9-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is lightly browned.
Add artichoke slices, salt and pepper and saute for 5 minutes; add wine and cook until almost all liquid has evaporated. Add water, cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until artichokes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Yield:
2 servings.