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Gratin of beet tops and potatoes

Name: Gratin of beet tops and potatoes
Prep time: 49 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 200 g beet tops; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 800 g cooked potatoes; 250 g cream; 80 g grated cheese; Salt; Pepper

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.

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Duration

56 min.

Difficulty

Easy

Last modified on: November 5^th 2026

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For 4 people, you will need:

1 200 g beet tops
2 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 800 g cooked potatoes
4 250 g cream
5 80 g grated cheese
6 Salt
7 Pepper
Total weight: 1,360 grams

Times for this recipe

Preparation

50 min.

Cooking

6 min.

All in all

56 min.

Preparation 50 min.

Cooking 6 min.

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Step by step recipe

Step 1 - ⌛ 5 min.

Gratin of beet tops and potatoes : Step 1

Cut, wash and drain 200 g beet tops.

Step 2 - ⌛ 3 min.

Gratin of beet tops and potatoes : Step 2

Put a frying pan over medium heat and pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil.

When hot, pour in the tops...

Step 3 - ⌛ 3 min.

Gratin of beet tops and potatoes : Step 3

...and "drop", i.e. reduce to a very small volume of tenderized tops, stirring regularly for 2 or 3 minutes with a wooden spatula.

Step 4 - ⌛ 4 min.

Gratin of beet tops and potatoes : Step 4

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

Butter a gratin dish and place the leaves in the bottom.

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5 - ⌛ 5 min.

Gratin of beet tops and potatoes : Step 5

Cut 800 g cooked potatoes into thick strips and pour into the dish.

Step 6 - ⌛ 2 min.

Gratin of beet tops and potatoes : Step 6

Pour 250 g cream over the top and season with salt and pepper.

Step 7 - ⌛ 3 min.

Gratin of beet tops and potatoes : Step 7

Add 80 g grated cheese.

Step 8 - ⌛ 30 min.

Gratin of beet tops and potatoes : Step 8

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.

Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.

Source: Home made.

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Nutritional information

	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats	Calories	Energy
Per 100 g	3 g RDI=5 %	13 g RDI=5 %	9 g RDI=12 %	143 kcal RDI=7 %	600 kJ RDI=7 %
Per person	11 g RDI=18 %	44 g RDI=17 %	31 g RDI=42 %	486 kcal RDI=24 %	2,036 kJ RDI=24 %
Whole recipe	46 g RDI=70 %	176 g RDI=66 %	124 g RDI=169 %	1,946 kcal RDI=97 %	8,145 kJ RDI=97 %