Silverbeet often gets mistaken for spinach and is actually more closely related to the beetroot family. Silverbeet has large waxy leaves with a white stem and is a good source of iron. We prefer to only use part of the stem closest to the leaf. Silverbeet brings a bit of a bitter taste to the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion – peeled, rinsed, diced finely
- 1 clove garlic – peeled, rinsed, crushed
- 3 medium size tomatoes – washed, diced
- 8 cups silverbeet – washed, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon – juiced
Directions
- Prepare vegetables.
- In a large pot heat oil on medium heat. Add the onion and garlic cook for 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes cook for 5 minutes stir occasionally.
- Add the silverbeet reduce to low heat cover for 15 minutes stir occasionally.
- Add lemon juice and combine. Serve.