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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.
31 K
55 min.
Easy
2.80 €
4 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: May 19th 2025
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: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Cut, wash and drain 200 g beet tops.
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 800 g cooked potatoes into thick strips and pour into the dish.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Pour 250 g cream over the top and season with salt and pepper.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 3 min.
Add 80 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
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 50 RDI=20 % | 180 RDI=20 % | 130 RDI=20 % | 1,970 RDI=100 % | 8,240 RDI: 100 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 140 RDI=7 % | 610 RDI: 7 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=4 % | 40 RDI=4 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 490 RDI=30 % | 2,060 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 2.80 €
- Per person : 0.70 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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