Silverbeet is packed with vitamins and minerals such as iron and magnesium. This tasty vegetable is seriously versatile and adds a welcome crunch to pies, quiches and pastas. And that’s why there’s nothing better than a couple of silverbeet recipes when you’re in need some veg.
While the leaves require minimal cooking and, when fresh, can be eaten raw (we recommend slicing into thin ribbons and massaging with extra virgin olive oil), silverbeet stalk is best sautéed.
The rich flavours of silverbeet work well on its on like in quiche or a classic spanakopita as well as adding colour and fibre to cannelloni or beef and mozzarella meatballs. Our hearty dhal with silverbeet is packed full of flavour, but requires minimal effort to make.
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Cheese and silverbeet borek
Flaky filo pastry encasing a delicious mixture – in this case cheese and silverbeet – topped with crunchy seeds is why borek is so popular.
Silverbeet ‘risotto’
You will need about 1 bunch of silver beet for this recipe. Silver beet is high in non-haeme iron, which is important in a vegetarian diet. Iron from plant sources isn’t absorbed as well as haeme iron from meat. Including vitamin C either in the dish (we used lemon juice in this recipe) or with […]
Spanakopita
So much to love about this traditional Greek pie.
Slow-cooker silverbeet dhal
Set and forget.
Steamed salmon in silverbeet with lemon, olive and caper sauce
This simple and flavoursome sauce can be used for any steamed fish fillet. We used salmon, but any firm white fish will also do.
Silverbeet, cheese and filo stacks
Layers of crisp filo, crumbly cheese and wilted silverbeet, all drenched in lemon and garlic, make these silverbeet, cheese and filo stacks a light and delicious meal.
Beef, haloumi and spinach borek
This crispy Mediterranean-style pastry filled with lamb, haloumi and spinach is great for lunch or dinner served with salad.
Chickpea and silverbeet salad
Fresh, green and very, very good for you, this chickpea and silverbeet salad makes a great lunch or side dish.
Silverbeet calzones
Cheese and spinach are a classic combo that work beautifully in this easy calzone recipe served with a tomato-based red lentil sauce. Calzone are Italian folded pizza pockets that work with a variety of different flavours, and they’re especially great for using up last night’s leftovers or meal prepping for the week. They freeze perfectly […]
Rainbow silver beet with pine nuts, garlic and raisins
The combination of fresh rainbow silver beet, crunchy pinenuts and sweet raisins goes perfectly together.
Chicken, silverbeet and egg pides
DOUGH Note
Silverbeet and apple juice
Get a green boost from this healthy, energising freshly made silver beet and apple juice.
Silverbeet omelette with capsicum salad
Add more greens to your meal.
Harissa eggplant skillet lasagne
Spice things up.
Silverbeet & porcini fillo stacks
The easiest spinach & cheese pie you will ever make.
Wilted silverbeet with pepperoni
Garlic and pecorino cheese add even more flavour to this fabulous dish of wilted silverbeet with pepperoni.
Silverbeet frittata
Looking for a quick and healthy dinner idea? This silverbeet and cheese frittata makes a light and tasty weeknight dish.
Beef and mozzarella meatballs with fennel and silverbeet
Add a fresh twist on the classic pasta and meatballs.
Silverbeet quiche
Rich in both flavour and texture and delicious hot or cold, enjoy this quiche with a side salad. For a milder version, substitite the greens with English spinach.
Mushroom silverbeet strudel
Flaky golden filo pastry stuffed with silverbeet, mushrooms and cheese makes for a savoury lunch or light dinner.
Silverbeet with spirali
Recipe best made just before serving. Coppa is salted and dried pork. Note
Lamb and silverbeet cannelloni
Roll up this tubular pasta classic filled with a mouthwatering combination of minced lamb, silver beet, cheese and herbs.
Silverbeet and pork rolls
You can prepare silverbeet leaves up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Bring to room temperature 10 minutes before filling. You’ll need 3/4 cup long-grain white rice to make 2 cups cooked. For a vegetarian option, omit mince and replace with 2 x 400g cans rinsed brown lentils. Note
Silverbeet and ricotta dumplings
These tasty cloud-like dumplings swimming in tomato sauce are guaranteed to impress.
Steamed salmon in silverbeet with lemon and olive sauce
Use 8 large English spinach leaves in place of silverbeet. Note
Pappardelle with silverbeet, goat cheese, chilli and lemon
Pappardelle with silver beet, goat’s cheese, chilli and lemon
Crispy noodle and silverbeet salad
Silverbeet, shallots, carrot and mushrooms can be combined several hours ahead. Keep covered in refrigerator. Add dressing and noodles just before serving. Note
Cheese ravioli with silverbeet & pepperoni
With creamy ravioli and tender silver beet, spicy pepperoni, sweet currants, and hazelnuts – this salad has absolutely everything going on.
Pressure cooker beef and silverbeet soup
Warm up with a big bowl of comfort.
Lamb shanks with mash and silverbeet
Shank you very much.
Ricotta and silverbeet gnocchi with tomato sauce
Create delicious Italian pasta at home with this beautiful ricotta and silverbeet gnocchi. Served in a fragrant tomato sauce, it’s the ultimate comfort food for a cool evening in.
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