21 sensational silverbeet recipes

Forget kale, reach for this classic vitamin-rich veg.

Apr 25, 2021 2:00pm
Before kale became a 'thing' we had the wonderful power veg, silverbeet. Silverbeet is packed with vitamins and minerals such as iron and magnesium but it doesn't just keep you strong, this tasty vegetable is seriously versatile and adds a welcome crunch to pies, quiches and pastas.
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 sautéd.
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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Spanakopita

You'll love this traditional Greek pie.

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Silverbeet frittata

Looking for a quick and healthy dinner idea? This silverbeet and cheese frittata makes a light and tasty weeknight dish.

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Rich in both flavour and texture and delicious hot or cold, enjoy this silverbeet quiche with a side salad. For a milder version, substitite the greens with English spinach.

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Mushroom silverbeet strudel

Flaky golden filo pastry stuffed with silverbeet, mushrooms and cheese makes for a savoury lunch or light dinner.

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Lamb and silverbeet cannelloni

Roll up this tubular pasta classic filled with a mouthwatering combination of minced lamb, silver beet, cheese and herbs.

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Slow-cooker silverbeet dhal

This hearty, warming silverbeet and pea curry is packed full of flavour, but requires minimal effort to make. Simply pop all your ingredients into the slow cooker, and you'll come back to a fragrant, nourishing vegetarian dinner the whole family will love.

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Silverbeet and ricotta dumplings

These tasty cloud-like dumplings swimming in tomato sauce are guaranteed to impress.

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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.

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Beef and mozzarella meatballs with fennel and silverbeet

Add a fresh twist on the classic

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Pressure cooker beef and silverbeet soup

Adding silverbeet in the final step of this recipe adds a healthy serve of veggies and a delicious fresh bite to this rich soup.

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Lamb shanks with mash and silverbeet

Lamb shanks are the perfect slow-cooked meat, due to their high level of collagen, which when cooked low and slow over a significant period of time, causes the meat to fall lusciously from the bone and become a soft,melt-in-your mouth texture.

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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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