18 Easy Beet Recipes

July 14, 2020

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Did you know that peak beet season is actually the summer? Beets are harvested throughout the summer and into the fall, which means it’s the perfect time to enjoy these easy beet recipes. Whether it’s as a side dish, in a salad or even used in a cocktail, these beet recipes take just 25 minutes of active cooking time. Recipes like Honey-Roasted Beets and Beet-Infused Gin & Tonic are healthy, colorful and a delicious way to use this root vegetable.

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Honey-Roasted Beets

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Earthy beets turn sweet and tender when they're roasted. Preheating your baking sheet speeds up the roasting time and gives the outside of the beets a quick and flavorful sear. Honey and lemon juice add sweet and tangy notes. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Corned Beet Reuben Sandwich

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Tossing beets with coriander, mustard seeds, cinnamon and allspice gives them savory corned-beef flavor. With this vegetarian Reuben sandwich, you won't miss the meat. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November 2019

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Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

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This stunning winter salad gets its sweet, earthy flavor from roasted beets and balsamic vinegar. Creamy goat cheese and peppery arugula add color and balance, while toasted walnuts add crunch. A mandoline is the best way to get thin, even slices from the roasted beets. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2019

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Roasted Beets with Caraway & Crème Fraîche

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Caraway, dill and vinegar turn roasted beets into a borscht-inspired side in this easy and healthy side dish recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

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Beet-Infused Gin & Tonic

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Roasted beets add earthy sweetness to this riff on a summer classic from Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar in Duluth, Minnesota. You'll end up with a big batch of infused gin for easy gin and tonics down the road. Experiment as you will--its earthy flavor plays nicely with bitters and amaros in other cocktails. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2020

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Kale Salad with Beets & Wild Rice

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Beets and kale, speckled with chewy wild rice and crunchy sunflower seeds, make a satisfying, colorful dinner salad. The beets are nicest when they are sliced paper thin. Use a mandoline or vegetable slicer, if you have one. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2018

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Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets

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Try a sweet glaze on beets or other root vegetables to help balance their earthy flavor. This easy recipe will work with steamed carrots, turnips or rutabaga too. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2009

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Beet Burgers

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This sophisticated beet burger recipe tastes like a veggie patty from a restaurant. Maybe that's because Dave Horner, the food service chief in Vermont's Chittenden East school district who created it, taught at the New England Culinary Institute before cooking for the kids. Source: EatingWell Magazine, April 2020

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Smørrebrød with Herring, Beets & Arugula

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Smoked salmon isn't the only flaky fish made for breakfast breads. This pickled herring arrangement makes a delicious smørrebrød with all the fixings. Or lay the ingredients out on a board and let everyone top their own! Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2020

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Spiralized Beet Salad

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Impress your guests with this stunning beet salad that's quick and easy to make. Because the beets are sliced so thinly by the spiralizer, you don't have to worry about cooking or painstakingly chopping veggies. Regular red beets look great, but striped Chioggia beets, golden beets or a mix of any of the three would make the presentation even more gorgeous. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018

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Easy Beet Hummus with Pomegranate

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This vibrant hummus is easy to make--simply roast the beets, then blend them with an otherwise-traditional hummus ingredient list. The combination is sure to please even those who are hesitant to beets as they don't overpower this recipe. Top the hummus with pomegranate arils and pistachios for some crunch and a little extra nutrition, then serve with your favorite pita, chips or a medley of crudité. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019

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Ginger-Beet Juice

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In this healthy ginger-beet juice recipe, we pack in vegetables by adding kale and a carrot, and sweeten with an orange and apple. No juicer? No problem. See the juicing variation below to make this beet juice recipe in the blender. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2013

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Sheet-Pan Shrimp & Beets

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For this easy sheet-pan dinner, beets get a head start in the oven while you prep the shrimp and kale. For a prettier presentation, leave the shrimp tails intact. Serve this one-pan recipe with a cool glass of rosé. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018

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Beet Salad with Feta & Dill

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The sweet, earthy flavor of beets shines alongside tangy feta and fresh dill in this easy Greek-inspired beet salad. If you don't have time to roast beets, look for precooked beets in the fresh produce section. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2019

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Fresh Beet Slaw

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Ready in just 20 minutes, this raw vegetable salad is the perfect side for your next grilling event. Coarsely shredded beets and celeriac are combined with apple in a basil-cider vinegar-mayonnaise dressing. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Beet Margaritas

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Drink your vegetables at happy hour with these beet margaritas, also known as "margabeetas." These cocktails get their gorgeous pink hue naturally from inherently sweet beet juice. You can buy the juice in the produce section of most grocery stores, or juice your own at home. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018

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Quick Stovetop Mac & Cheese with Red Beets

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Red beets give this healthy mac and cheese recipe a pink hue. If that's a little too much for you, try using yellow beets instead. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018

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Strawberry-Beet Salad

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This beautiful strawberry and beet summer salad is perfect for a picnic or lunch on-the-go--just pack the dressing on the side! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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