Gratin of beet tops and potatoes
In a very classic gratin, here's a pairing that's a little less classic: beet tops with potatoes.
The tops add a slight bitterness that complements the sweetness of the potatoes, cream and cheese.
The tops add a slight bitterness that complements the sweetness of the potatoes, cream and cheese.
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Last modified on: October 8th 2023
Keywords for this recipe:For 2 people, you will need:
- 1
100 g turnip (or other vegetable) tops - 2
1 tablespoon olive oil - 3
400 g cooked potatoes - 4
125 g cream - 5
40 g grated cheese - 6
salt - 7
pepper - Total weight: 680 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 49 min. | 6 min. | 55 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Cut, wash and drain 100 g turnip (or other vegetable) tops, in this case from beet.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
...and "drop", i.e. reduce to a very small volume of tenderized tops, stirring regularly for 2 or 3 minutes with a wooden spatula.
Stage 4 - 4 min.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
Butter a gratin dish and place the leaves in the bottom.
Season with salt and pepper.
Butter a gratin dish and place the leaves in the bottom.
Season with salt and pepper.
Stage 5 - 5 min.
Cut 400 g cooked potatoes into thick strips and pour into the dish.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Pour 125 g cream over the top and season with salt and pepper.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Add 40 g grated cheese.
Stage 8 - 30 min.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
Remarks
You can use tops other than beet: radishes, turnips or even spinach.
The proportions are only indicative, so don't hesitate to adapt.
The proportions are only indicative, so don't hesitate to adapt.
Keeping
1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 984 Kcal or 4,120 Kj | 21 gr | 84 gr | 63 gr |
| 49 % | 8 % | 8 % | 10 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 145 Kcal or 607 Kj | 3 gr | 12 gr | 9 gr |
| 7 % | 1 % | 1 % | 1 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 492 Kcal or 2,060 Kj | 10 gr | 42 gr | 31 gr |
| 25 % | 4 % | 4 % | 5 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 people : 1.40 €
- Per person : 0.70 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Cooked potatoes: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Tartiflette, Erika's ceviche, Baked salmon fillet, Mont d'or in brioche, Green bean and potato salad with paprika, ... All |
 | Cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses, Nanou's apple and almond cake, Lobster Thermidor, Artichoke Soup, Potato purée , ... All |
 | Turnip (or other vegetable) tops: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Polenta with beetroot tops, The strange gratin, "Au vert" beef, Carrot-top pesto, Super-green, super-thrifty soup, ... All |
 | Grated cheese: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Ham pasta bake, Breton Pie, Layered Leek and Egg Gratin , Gratin Parmentier, Soufflée omelette with cheese, ... All |
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