29 beet dishes that might change how you think about them
Beets tend to divide the room, but they’ve got more range than they get credit for. Roasted, pickled, or blended into something unexpected, they show up in ways that feel a little more interesting than the usual. Even the skeptics might find one version that sticks.
Triple Chocolate Beet Muffins

These triple chocolate beet muffins are so rich and chocolatey, you’d never guess there are veggies tucked inside. They’re made without gluten, dairy, oil, or refined sugar, but still taste like a treat everyone will happily grab. Get the recipe: Triple Chocolate Beet Muffins
Roasted Beet Salad With Goat Cheese

This roasted beet salad with goat cheese is like a flavour party on a plate. You’ll love these oven-roasted beets and goat cheese tossed with crunchy pistachios and a homemade honey-dijon vinaigrette. Get the recipe: Roasted Beet Salad With Goat Cheese
Spiralized Raw Beet Salad with Blood Oranges

This spiralized raw beet salad with blood oranges is fresh, vibrant, and perfect for showing off winter produce. It’s easy to make, naturally vegan, and looks just as good as it tastes. Get the recipe: Spiralized Raw Beet Salad with Blood Oranges
Veggie Chia Greek Yogurt Smoothie

This veggie smoothie is a tasty way to sneak in some extra greens without even trying. Sweet, refreshing, and packed with fruits and veggies – including beets, it’s an easy win for your day. Get the recipe: Veggie Chia Smoothie
Chocolate and Beetroot Cupcakes

These chocolate and beetroot cupcakes are a quick dessert option, with vibrant beetroot blended into cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, and olive oil for extra moisture. Topped with a high-protein, cream cheese-style white chocolate frosting. Get the recipe: Chocolate & Beetroot Cupcakes
10-Minute Cold Beet Soup

Cold beet soup is a summer lifesaver when it’s hot out and the kitchen is the last place you want to be. This refreshing cold borscht comes together in 10 minutes and hits the spot on warm, lazy afternoons or the first sunny days of spring. Get the recipe: 10-Minute Cold Beet Soup
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula

This roasted beet salad turns beets into a colorful, crunchy, creamy side. Roast, chill, and toss with arugula, goat cheese, pistachios, and honey-balsamic vinaigrette for a dish that’s easy to prep. Get the recipe: Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula
Wild Rice Salad with Beets and Lemon Ricotta

This wild rice salad is colorful, fresh, and packed with beets, blood oranges, wild rice, and greens. Top it with whipped lemon ricotta for a healthy, delicious side or light meal. Get the recipe: Wild Rice Salad with Beets and Lemon Ricotta
Roasted Beet Hummus

This roasted beet hummus always comes out bright and creamy. It’s slightly sweet, goes with pretty much everything, and somehow disappears first every time. Get the recipe: Roasted Beet Hummus
Feta Beet Salad

This beet salad with feta cheese is a truly delicious and impressive dish using simple ingredients. Cooked beets, crumbled feta and pistachios come together with fresh herbs and a lemon olive oil dressing to enjoy as a side salad or light summer meal. Get the recipe: Feta Beet Salad
Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Beans

This roasted golden beet salad pairs colorful root vegetables with superfood greens for a nutritious, flavorful meal. It’s simple to make, uses easy-to-find ingredients, and looks as good as it tastes. Get the recipe: Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Beans
Creamy Root Vegetable Soup

This creamy root vegetable soup combines golden beets, parsnips, and celery root for a hearty, warming bowl. Packed with robust winter herbs and spices, it’s a flavorful vegetarian meal. Get the recipe: Creamy Root Vegetable Soup
Carrot Beet Juice

Carrot beet juice gets a bunch of nutrients in one colorful glass. It’s bright, fresh, and hits just right when you need a boost. Get the recipe: Carrot Beet Juice
Homemade Beetroot Crisps

Homemade beetroot crisps are ridiculously easy to make and only need two simple ingredients. Crunchy, healthy, and totally snackable with no complicated steps required. Get the recipe: Homemade Beetroot Crisps
Red Velvet Beet Brownies

Luscious gluten-free red velvet beet brownies sneak in beets for a secretly healthy twist. Rich, chocolatey, and indulgent, they taste like classic brownies but are a healthier treat. Get the recipe: Red Velvet Beet Brownies
Roasted Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad

Looking for a simple yet impressive fall (or winter) salad recipe? This roasted pumpkin and beetroot salad is sure to hit the spot. A hearty salad with roast pumpkin and beetroot, salty feta, crunchy pine nuts, and peppery arugula. Get the recipe: Roasted Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad
Beet and Kale Salad

This beet and kale salad is hearty and full of earthy flavors. This salad is perfect for a dinner party and adds a pop of color to your meal. Get the recipe: Beet and Kale Salad
Beef and Beet Burgers with Avocado Smash

These BBQ beef beet burgers bring major flavor with smashed avocado and creamy goat cheese on top. It’s the kind of combo that makes regular burgers seem boring. Get the recipe: Beef and Beet Burgers with Avocado Smash
Beet Smoothie

Adding beets to a smoothie is a great way to increase your fiber intake while benefiting from their natural antioxidants and nutrients. Try blending them with your favorite fruits for a colorful and health-promoting smoothie. Get the recipe: Beet Smoothie
Roasted Beets

This roasted beet recipe will have you successfully roasting beets for use as an ingredient, side dish, or salad. Make this nutritious and versatile dish in advance and even freeze for later. Get the recipe: Roasted Beets
Salt and Vinegar Beet Chips

These beet chips are crispy, crunchy, and packed with tangy salt and vinegar flavor. They’re a tasty and healthier snack or side. Great for sharing as a party appy or adding a little crunch to lunch. Get the recipe: Salt and Vinegar Beet Chips
Roasted Beet Salad with Miso Dressing

This roasted beet salad is fresh, colorful, and packed with tender beets, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy hazelnuts. A creamy miso dressing ties it all together, adding a rich, savory-sweet finish to every bite. Get the recipe: Roasted Beet Salad with Miso Dressing
Orange Ginger Beetroot Broccoli Salad

Broccoli beet salad gets a fresh twist with a zesty orange ginger vinaigrette and comes together in under 30 minutes. Great for summer get-togethers or as a colorful holiday side. Get the recipe: Orange Ginger Beetroot Broccoli Salad
Healthy Beet Berry Smoothie Bowl

This beet berry smoothie bowl is bright, refreshing, and secretly packed with good stuff. It’s quick, vegan, gluten-free, and honestly kind of addictive. Get the recipe: Healthy Beet Berry Smoothie Bowl
Roasted Beets

Roasted beets are the easiest way to unlock all that natural sweetness without overthinking it. Leave the peel on, let the colors pop, and suddenly this veggie feels way cooler than it gets credit for. Get the recipe: Roasted Beets
Banana, Raspberries and Beet Nice Cream

This plant-based nice cream comes together in under 10 minutes and hits that sweet-tart, creamy sweet spot. Made with just four ingredients, it is a delicious, healthy dessert. Get the recipe: Banana, Raspberries and Beet Nice Cream
Raspberry Beet and Cereal Smoothie Bowl

Sweet berries and red beets turn this cereal smoothie bowl into a colorful, fiber-filled upgrade. With milk and yogurt in the mix, it’s got all the protein you need with no powders required. Get the recipe: Raspberry Beet and Cereal Smoothie Bowl
Greek Yogurt Beet Smoothie

This creamy beet smoothie blends banana, berries, spinach, and yogurt for a sneaky way to get more veggies in. Don’t worry, it doesn’t taste too beet-y, thanks to all that fruity sweetness. Get the recipe: Greek Yogurt Beet Smoothie
Pink Beetroot Waffles

These pink beetroot waffles are bright and beautiful. Made with beetroot powder, they’re crispy on the outside, light and airy on the inside, and perfect for breakfast or a colorful brunch spread. Get the recipe: Pink Beetroot Waffles
