Silverbeet

Like Spinach, Silverbeet is high in Iron but in a form that is not easily assimilated by humans. Silverbeet is also a good source of vitamins A, B, B6, C, K and folate as well as the minerals Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Zinc. It is also high in Sodium and thus must be taken into account if you are on a low salt diet.

Silverbeet should be used within a few days, but that should be easy as you can use it in many ways - such as in salads, cheese and silverbeet dishes, stir fries, soups and, of course steamed.

Silverbeet has been used in Mediterranean and European cooking since at least the time of Ancient Rome (over 2,000 years). It is a very close relative of both beetroot and sugar beet and a relative of Spinach. Silverbeet has commonly been mistaken for Spinach.

Silverbeet has been used in Mediterranean and European cooking since at least the time of Ancient Rome (over 2,000 years).