Gratin of beet tops and potatoes


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.
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Last modified on: May 19th 2025
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 50 min.
Cooking: 6 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Stage 1 - 5 min.
Gratin of beet tops and potatoes
Cut, wash and drain 600 g beet tops.

Stage 2 - 3 min.
Gratin of beet tops and potatoes
Put a frying pan over medium heat and pour in 6 tablespoons olive oil.

When hot, pour in the tops...

Stage 3 - 3 min.
Gratin of beet tops and potatoes
...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.
Gratin of beet tops and potatoes
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

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

Season with salt and pepper.

Stage 5 - 5 min.
Gratin of beet tops and potatoes
Cut 2 kgs 400 g cooked potatoes into thick strips and pour into the dish.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Gratin of beet tops and potatoes
Pour 750 g cream over the top and season with salt and pepper.

Stage 7 - 3 min.
Gratin of beet tops and potatoes
Add 240 g grated cheese.

Stage 8 - 30 min.
Gratin of beet tops and potatoes
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.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe140 RDI=50 %530 RDI=50 %380 RDI=60 %5,900 RDI=300 %24,720 RDI: 300 %
Per 100 g3 RDI=1 %10 RDI=1 %9 RDI=1 %140 RDI=7 %610 RDI: 7 %
Per person10 RDI=4 %40 RDI=4 %30 RDI=5 %490 RDI=30 %2,060 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 12 people : 8.40 €
  • Per person : 0.75 €

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