Native Americans were cultivating Jerusalem artichokes long before the Europeans ever arrived. With their lack of starch and high inulin content, these tubers have been recommended as a healthy choice for Type 2 diabetics for some time. High in iron, phosphorus, and potassium, and containing a good amount of B vitamins, Jerusalem artichokes — also known as sunchokes —  will persist in gardens (especially those in the Northeast) for years. Here, Chef Diane combined our sunchokes with shallots, fingerlings, saffron, lemon and herbs and roasted them in a cast iron pan, which she served right on the table for a homey effect.