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
¼ cup turnip (or other vegetable) tops - 2
1 tablespoon olive oil - 3
1 ¾ cup cooked potatoes - 4
2⁄3 cup cream - 5
3 tablespoons grated cheese - 6
salt - 7
pepper
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 ¼ cup 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 1 ¾ cup cooked potatoes into thick strips and pour into the dish.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Pour 2⁄3 cup cream over the top and season with salt and pepper.
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Add 3 tablespoons 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 |
| 36 % | 6 % | 6 % | 7 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 145 Kcal or 607 Kj | 3 gr | 12 gr | 9 gr |
| 5 % | 1 % | 1 % | 1 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 492 Kcal or 2,060 Kj | 10 gr | 42 gr | 31 gr |
| 18 % | 3 % | 3 % | 4 % |
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: Mont d'or in brioche, Crispy potato galette with leeks, Potatoes with bacon and herbs, Tartiflette, Purée of Jerusalem artichokes with foie gras, ... All |
 | Cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Mackerel rillettes, Loin of pork with herbs and julienne vegetables , Crispy rolls with chicken and leek, Chocolate ganache, Leopard cake, ... All |
 | Turnip (or other vegetable) tops: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: The strange gratin, Super-green, super-thrifty soup, Carrot-top pesto, Polenta with beetroot tops, "Au vert" beef, ... All |
 | Grated cheese: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Cheese tart, Spinach and hard-boiled egg gratin, Oxtail Parmentier, Chilli chicken and spinach gratin, Spicy mustard cauliflower cheese, ... All |
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