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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.

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Last modified on: October 8^th 2023

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For 12 people, you will need:

1 600 g turnip (or other vegetable) tops
2 6 tablespoons olive oil
3 2 kgs 400 g cooked potatoes
4 750 g cream
5 240 g grated cheese
6 salt
7 pepper
Total weight: 4,080 grams

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49 min.	6 min.	55 min.

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 5 min.

Cut, wash and drain 600 g turnip (or other vegetable) tops, in this case from beet.

Stage 2 - 3 min.

Put a frying pan over medium heat and pour in 6 tablespoons olive oil.

When hot, pour in the tops...

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.

Stage 5 - 5 min.

Cut 2 kgs 400 g cooked potatoes into thick strips and pour into the dish.

Stage 6 - 2 min.

Pour 750 g cream over the top and season with salt and pepper.

Stage 7 - 3 min.

Add 240 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.

Keeping

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

Source

Home made.

Nutritional information

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
5,903 Kcal or 24,715 Kj	123 gr	503 gr	377 gr
219 %	35 %	35 %	42 %

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 %

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2700 k-calories or 11300 k-joules by day for a man (change to a woman).

Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk

How much will it cost?

For 12 people : 8.40 €
Per person : 0.70 €

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