Contributed by (Recipe adapted from “Vegetarians in Paradise” at www.vegparadise.com)

Ingredients

2 C coarsely shredded Jerusalem artichokes
1/2 C raw Pecans, coarsely chopped or coarsely ground in a nut twister
1/4 Red bell pepper, finely diced
Mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
6 to 8 slices whole grain Bread
12 to 16 large Basil leaves
3 Tomatoes, sliced
3 to 4 Butter lettuce leaves (optional)

Instructions

Combine sunchokes, pecans, and red bell pepper with enough mayonnaise to moisten and hold mixture together. Season as desired. Spread mayonnaise over bread slices. Divide sunchoke mixture and spread over half the bread slices. Top with 4 basil leaves, tomato slices, and lettuce, if desired. Cover with top bread slice and cut in half. Makes 3 to 4 sandwiches. Serve with salad and fruit for a tasty light meal.

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