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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.

17 K

55 min.

Easy

£2.40

4 people

7 Ingredients

Last modified on: May 19^th 2025

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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

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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.

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

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=10 %	180 RDI=10 %	130 RDI=10 %	1,970 RDI=70 %	8,240 RDI: 70 %
Per 100 g	3 RDI=1 %	10 RDI=1 %	9 RDI=1 %	140 RDI=5 %	610 RDI: 5 %
Per person	10 RDI=3 %	40 RDI=3 %	30 RDI=4 %	490 RDI=20 %	2,060 RDI: 20 %

The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,700 k-calories (or 11,300 k-joules) per day for a man Change to a woman

Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk

How much will it cost?

For 4 people : £2.40
Per person : £0.60

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