Triple Sunflower Spread with Crudites Vinaigrette

• 6 ounces sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes), scrubbed
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup roasted unsalted shelled sunflower seeds (6 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons hot Hungarian paprika
• 1 serrano chile, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped oregano
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Sliced tomatoes, grape tomatoes, Hungarian wax peppers, bell peppers, cucumbers and scallions, for serving

1. make the spread Preheat the oven to 375.
2. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the sunchokes with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast for about 30 minutes, until tender; let cool completely.
4. make the spread Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.
5. Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened and just starting to brown, about 7 minutes.
6. Scrape the onion and garlic into a food processor and let cool.
7. make the spread Add the sunflower seeds and the cooled sunchokes to the food processor and puree.
8. Add the lemon juice, paprika, serrano, onion powder, honey and the remaining 1/4 cup of oil and puree until nearly smooth; season with salt and pepper.
9. Scrape the spread into a bowl.
10. prepare the vegetables In a small bowl, whisk the oil with the lemon juice, vinegar, sugar and oregano; season with salt and pepper.
11. Arrange the vegetables on plates or a platter, drizzle the vinaigrette on top and serve with the sunflower spread.

artichokes, sunflower oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, onion, garlic, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, paprika, serrano chile, onion powder, honey, sunflower oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, light brown sugar, oregano, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, tomatoes

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/triple-sunflower-spread-with-crudites-vinaigrette (may not work)