Cheesy Beet Green Gratin

Beet greens are highly nutritious and are packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin A, and iron.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Cheesy Beet Green Gratin

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, French Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Beet greens
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wash and chop the beet greens.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
7. In a baking dish, layer half of the beet greens. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the greens.
8. Repeat with the remaining beet greens and cheese sauce.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.