Silverbeet

Often called spinach but is quite different to English spinach which has smaller more delicate leaves. Silverbeet is related to the same family as beetroot - but unlike beetroot it has no bulb. It is thought to have been discovered by accident in Switzerland when a beet shrivelled in the cold ground, but the greens kept growing. The leaves are dark green and glossy with strong white stalks. The Americans call silverbeet Swiss chard, the British call it spinach.
Buy fresh, glossy, moist-looking bunches that are not wilting or withered looking and have no insect damage. Look for crisp, white stalks with little brown discolouration at the end.
Remove the string and the ends of the stalks and store in a plastic bag (unwashed) in the crisper section of the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To Buy:

Buy fresh, glossy, moist-looking bunches that are not wilting or withered looking and have no insect damage. Look for crisp, white stalks with little brown discolouration at the end.

To Store:

Remove the string and the ends of the stalks and store in a plastic bag (unwashed) in the crisper section of the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Tips & Tricks:

The Europeans consider the stalks a delicacy but I think they taste quite unpleasant. I would suggest removing them completely - even the slightly thick veins. Note: Nutrition content refers to one cup of raw silverbeet.

Cooking Tips:

Tear the green leaves along the veins to smaller, more manageable pieces. Add to plenty of salted, boiling water and boil for 2 minutes. Drain off all water and serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a little lemon juice.

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Nutrition per 1 Cup:

Weight (grams):

Carbohydrates, g:

0.6

Protein (g):

0.9

Saturated Fat, g :

0.0

Vitamin C:

Iron, mg:

Antioxidants:

Salicylates:

High

Energy (kJ):

Fibre, g:

Fat (g):

0.1

Monosaturated Fat , g:

0.0

Vitamin K:

Folic Acid:

Amines:

Very High

Glutamates:

n/a

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.