Beets, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
Beets are definitely one of my favorite vegetables. One of the most amazing things about them is how good they are for your health. They are loaded with nutrients and are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, & phosphorus. They also provide fiber and antioxidants.
This root veggie also has some medicinal benefits. It helps to cleanse the liver and can be helpful for promoting healthy digestion. Because beets contain nitrates they aid in improving blood flow, lowering blood pressure, and can even boost stamina so you can excerise longer. They also contain betaine, an anti-inflammatory amino acid that helps to protect the body from environmental stress.
Beets contain several minerals that are essential to healthy nerve and muscle function and promote bone, liver, pancreas,and kidney health. They also contain B vitamin folate, which helps reduce the risk of birth defects.
Beet greens are extremely healthy too. They are an important source of essential nutrients, like vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium. They also contain more iron than spinach and are a good source of fiber and protein.
In addition to being super healthy, beets are also really tasty and versatile. They are a great addition to soups, pastas, salads, juices, smoothies, and even make lovely desserts and condiments.
Below are 150 recipes to help you fall in love with beets. If you’re already a beet lover, some of these recipes may be familiar, but there’s also a lot of fun, unique recipes that will have you wanting to eat beets for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Enjoy!
Breakfast
1. Beet Hashbrowns from The Roasted Root
Photo Credit: The Roasted Root2. Beet & Chia Pancakes from The New York Times
3. Chocolate Beet Muffins from Cake Student
4. Beet Hash Breakfast Wraps from Reclaiming Provincial
Photo credit: Reclaiming Provincial5. Pink Breakfast Bowl from Ricki Heller
6. Roasted Beet, Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche from Food52
7. Red Flannel Hash Cakes from Martha Stewart
8. Beet & Carrot Muffins from Hidden Ponies
9. Breakfast Beet Shakshuka from The Whole Tara
Photo Credit: The Whole Tara10. Beet Crust Leek Quiche from Prevention
11. Spanish Style Beet & Carrot Egg Sandwich from Food & Wine
12. Blueberry Beet Pancakes from Kiss My Broccoli
Photo Credit: Kiss My Broccoli13. Red Flannel Hash from Eating Well
Lunch
14. Beet & Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Lime & Yogurt from Dishing Up the Dirt
15. Beet & Avocado Quinoa Sushi Rolls with Miso Sesame Dipping Sauce from Oh My Veggies
Photo Credit: Oh My Veggies
16. Chickpea, Beet & Apple Panini from Vegetarian Times
17. Roasted Eggplant & Pickled Beet Sandwhich from Bon Appétit
18. Falafel, Beetroot, & Goat Cheese Wrap from Tinned Tomatoes
19. Beet Green Pesto Panini with Roasted Beets from Dishing up the Dirt
20. Smoky Vegetarian Beet Reubens by Food & Wine
21. Collard Beet Wraps with Hummus & Sprouts from Oh My Veggies
Photo Credit: Oh My Veggies22. Roasted Beet, Arugula & Goat Cheese Panini from Dishing Up the Dirt
Snacks & Appetizers
23. Beet & Sweet Potato Fries from Taste of Home
24. Beet Tartare from Bon Appétit
25. Beet Tzatziki with Garlicky Almond Crackers from Dishing Up the Dirt
Photo Credit: Dishing Up the Dirt26. Golden Beet & Blue Cheese Dip from Vegetarian Times
27. Beet Pretzel Twists Stuffed with Cheese & Pistachio Pesto from Club Narwhal
28. Pickled Beets from Martha Stuart
29. Bruschetta with Quick-Roasted Beets & Garlic-Wilted Beet Greens from Vegetarian Times
30. Roasted Beet Crostini with Pistachio Mint Pesto from Dishing up the Dirt
Photo Credit: Dishing Up the Dirt31. Butternut Beet & Ricotta Galette from Live Eat Learn
Photo Credit: Live Eat Learn32. Beetroot Pakoda from Sharmi’s Passions
33. Beet & Carrot Dip from Food Network of Canada
34. Beet & Tumeric Sauerkraut from Reclaiming Yesterday
Photo Credit: Reclaiming Yesterday35. Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Toast with Dill & Lemon from Dishing Up the Dirt
36. Roast Beef & Beet Nosh from Eating Well
37. Pasta Shells with Egg, Beet, & Arugula Salad from Vegetarian Times
38. Beetroot Rolls from My Little Moppet
39. Grilled Beet Baba Ghanoush from Bon Appétit
40. Pickled Beet Eggs with Za’atar from Dishing up the Dirt
Photo Credit: Dishing Up the Dirt
41. Beetroot Tikki Patties from Indian Khana
42. Beet & Goat Cheese Terrine from Food Network of Canada
43. Za’atar Roasted Beet & Lentil Toast from Dishing Up the Dirt
44. Quick Pickled Beets from Eating Well
45. Herbed Beet Yogurt from Bon Appétit
46. Beet Chips with Creamy Dill-Tahini Dip from Dishing Up the Dirt
Dinner
Main Dishes
47. Beet, Kale & Blue Cheese Pizza from Dishing Up the Dirt
48. Beet Rice & Garlicky Kale Bowls from The Roasted Root
49. Beet & Black Bean Veggie Burger from The Kitchn
50. Beet & Chickpea Tacos from Dishing Up the Dirt
Photo Credit: Dishing Up the Dirt51. Beet Pasta Ravioli with Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts & Chives from The Italian Dish
52. Kale, Mushroom, & Beetroot Lasagna from Belleau Kitchen
53. Roasted Beet Mac & Cheese from The Realistic Nutritionist
54. Balsamic Roasted Beet & Walnut Pasta from Dishing Up the Dirt
55. Broccoli, Beet & Kale Brown Rice Bowls with Pesto from the Roasted Root
56. Roasted Root Veggie & Chicken Tacos with Chili Mayo from Things I Made Today
57. Beet Pesto Pizza from Dishing Up the Dirt
Photo Credit: Dishing Up the Dirt
58. Beet Linguine with Cashew Ricotta from Vegetarian Times
59. Beet, Greens, & Cheddar Crumble from New York Times
60. Zucchini Pasta Noodles with Beets & Tahini Sauce from Dishing Up the Dirt
61. Roasted Halibut with Pickled Beets by Eating Well
62. Moroccan Spiced Beet Veggie Burgers with Herbed Goat Cheese from The Roasted Root
Photo Credit: The Roasted Root
63. Beet & Chickpea Pasta with Lemon Tahini Sauce from Dishing up the Dirt
Side Dishes
64. Marinated Beets with Pistachios & Tarragon from Bon Appétit
65. Beet Mash from Food Network
66. Roasted Beets & Chickpeas with Tahini Sauce from Dishing Up the Dirt
67. Spicy Roasted Golden Beets from For the Love of Food
68. Beet Greens with Bacon from Martha Stuart
69. Roasted Beets & Brussel Sprouts with Za’atar from Dishing Up the Dirt
70. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash & Beets from The Roasted Root
Photo Credit: The Roasted Root71. Grilled Beets with Dilled Cucumbers from Martha Stuart
72. Pear & Beet Slaw from Eating Well
73. Roasted Carrots and Beets with Carrot top Pesto from Dishing up the Dirt
Photo Credit: Dishing Up the Dirt74. Shaved Beets with Orange from Martha Stuart
75. Mediterranean Beet & Feta Skillet Bake from Skinny Taste
Photo Credit: Skinny Taste76. Carrot & Beet Slaw with Black Rice & Avocado from Dishing Up the Dirt
77. Honey Glazed Brussel Sprouts & Beets from The Roasted Root
78. Wine Braised Beets from Dishing Up the Dirt
79. Roasted Beets with Mint Yogurt Sauce from Martha Stuart
Salads
80. Red Beet Salad from Skinny Taste
81. Roasted Beet & Berry Salad with Raspberry Fig Vinaigrette from The Roasted Root
Photo Credit: The Roasted Root
82. Roasted Beet & Fennel Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette from Dishing Up the Dirt
83. Roasted Beet & Orange Panzanella Salad from Oh My Veggies
84. Roasted Beet Salad with Pea Shoots & Chèvre from Adventures in Cooking
Photo Credit: Adventures in Cooking
85. Beet & Sweet Potato Arugula Salad from Dishing Up the Dirt
86. Beet & Carrot Salad with Pistachios and Curry Dressing from Bon Appétit
87. Spring Clean Raw Beet, Carrot & Apple Salad from Oh She Glows
88.Beet Salad with Honey Horseradish Dressing from Food Network of Canada
89. Beet & Walnut Lentil Salad from Dishing up the Dirt
Photo Credit: Dishing Up the Dirt90. Sea Scallops, Arugula & Beet Salad from Skinny Taste
91. Beet, Apple & Orange Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette from Oh She Glows
92. Beet & Rye Panzanella from Bon Appétit
Photo Credit: Bon Appétit93.Golden Beet & Asian Pear Salad from Vegetarian Times
94. Cumin Roasted Beets, Kale & Feta Salad from Food Network of Canada
95. Citrus Beet Salad with Avocado Lime Dresssing from Oh She Glows
96. Roasted Fennel & Beet Salad from Dishing Up the Dirt
97. Tomato Beet Salad from Martha Stewart
Photo Credit: Martha Stuart
98. Roasted Beet Salad with Peaches, Pluots, Blue Cheese & Walnuts from The Roasted Root
99. Golden Beet Salad with Shallots, Parsley & Orange Miso Dressing from Oh She Glows
100.Roasted Beet & Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing from Dishing Up the Dirt
101. Beet Salad with Miso & Black Sesame from Bon Appétit
Soups
102. Beet Soup with Cashew Cream from Dishing up the Dirt
103. Golden Beet & Fennel Soup from The Roasted Root
Photo Credit: The Roasted Root104. Root Vegetable Stew with Herbed Dumplings from Eating Well
105. Beet, Ginger & Coconut Soup from Dishing Up the Dirt
106. Caramelized Onion & Beet Soup from Gobo Root
107. Borscht from Eating Well
108. Hunky Heartbeet Cabbage Soup from Oh She Glows
109. Beet & Tahini Soup with Pine Nut Za’atar from Dishing Up the Dirt
Photo Credit: Dishing Up the Dirt
110. Roasted Garlic & Beet Soup from Martha Stewart
Spreads & Sauces
111. Beet Pesto from the Roasted Root
112. Beet Hummus from Dishing Up the Dirt
113. Roasted Beet Balsamic Mustard from Adventures in Cooking
Photo Credit: Adventures in Cooking114. Spiced Balsamic Beet Compote by Vegetarian Times
115. Beet, Walnut & Honey Spread from Dishing Up the Dirt
Photo Credit: Dishing Up the Dirt116. Beet Ketchup from Chatelaine
117. Horseradish Beet Sauce from MyRecipes
118. Beet & Blueberry Chutney from He Needs Food
Drinks
119. Apple-Beet-Carrot-Ginger Juice from Dishing Up the Dirt
120. Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie with Beets, Turmeric, & Ginger from The Roasted Root
Photo Credit: The Roasted Root
121. Beet Latte from Archana’s Kitchen
122. Blueberry Beet Smoothie from Vegetarian Times
123. Beet Infused Margaritas with Rosemary Syrup from Urban Poser
124. Beetroot Hot Chocolate from Wildernessa
125. Fig & Beet Protein Smoothie from The Roasted Root
126. The Hot Pink Cocktail from Serious Eats
127. Orange Cardamom Beet Smoothie from Oh My Veggies
128. Beet Infused Vodka from Tasting Table
129. Neon Pink Smoothie/Juice from Oh She Glows
130. Beet Coconut Dream Smoothie from Dishing Up the Dirt
131. Ginger Beet Martini Cocktail from Salt & Wind
Photo Credit: Salt & Wind
132. Beet Berry Apple Chia Smoothie from The Roasted Root
133. Spicy Beet Bloody Mary from Country Living
134. Berry, Beet, Mint, Lime & Chia Smoothie from Bon Appétit
135. Beet Kvass from Nourishing Traditions
Ingredients:
- 3 medium or 2 large organic beets, peeled & chopped coarsely (not shredded)
- 1/4 cup whey
- 1 Tbsp sea salt
- Filtered water
Directions:
Add beets, salt, & whey to a 2 quart glass container. Fill to the top with water. Stir well and cover securely (a cloth with elastic works well). Keep at room temperature for 2 or more days.
This recipe makes about 2 quarts of kvass.
After 2 days, you can begin drinking your kvass. You can use it as a substitute for vinegar in salad dressings, add it to soups, or enjoy it as a daily tonic. Sally Fallon, author of Nourishing Traditions, recommends drinking 4 ounces of kvass in the morning and evening as a digestive aid and blood tonic.
If desired, reserve some of the liquid to use as your innoculant for your next batch instead of the whey.
136. Red Velvet Smoothie from Yuri Elkaim
137. Beet Lemonade from My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
Photo Credit: My Ginger Garlic KitchenDessert
138. Dark Chocolate Beet Fudge from The Roasted Root
139. Beetroot Raspberry Popsicles from Supergolden Bakes
Photo Credit: Supergolden Bakes
140. Chocolate Beet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Eating Well
141. Chocolate Beet Doughnuts from Vegan Insanity
142. Payard’s Beet Crème Brûlée from Vegetarian Times
143. Beet Simple Syrup from Better Nutrition
144. Chocolate Beet Cake with Chocolate Coconut Frosting from The Roasted Root
145. Beet Panna Cotta & Meyer Lemon Mousse from Bon Appétit
146. Raw Lavender & Beet Cheesecake from Laura Miller
147. Beet Tart by Cooking Light
148. Cinnamon Beet Rolls from Gather and Dine
149. Chocolate Chunk Beet Ice Cream from Vegan Heaven
Photo Credit: Vegan Heaven150. Chocolate Chip Beet Cookies from Food Fanatic
Resources & Inspiration:
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
“How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43)” Elizabeth Barrett Browning. https://m.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/how-do-i-love-thee-sonnet-43
mama libélula 
This is an incredible roundup of beet recipes! I adore beets pretty much any which way–can’t wait to dig in to some of these yummy ways to use them! Thanks so much for including my Pink Breakfast Bowl in your collection. 🙂
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Thanks Ricki! As you can tell, I love beets too 🙂 Just stumbled upon your blog when writing this post and loved it! The Pink Breakfast bowls are such a good idea! I’m excited to try one
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WOW! What an absolutely incredible roundup! There are so many delicious recipes here, I just don’t even know where to start! I definitely need to make my way through them. Thanks so much for including some of my recipes! xo
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Thanks Julia! I’ve been following your blog for a few years and love trying out your recipes. Keep up the good work 🙂
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