There are many delicious methods for preparing beets, from roasting to pickling to eating them raw, steamed, or sautéed. And thanks to its sweet-but-earthy flavor, this root veggie pairs well with plenty of foods and seasons. They taste (and look) just as perfect sliced and served on top of a spring salad as they do slow-roasted next to a pork tenderloin with potatoes.
We've rounded up some of our favorite easy-to-make beet recipes that you can serve at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert. FYI: Beets are delicious baked into muffins with tahini. If you didn't know, now you know.
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German Beet-and-Potato Salad
To make the base dressing for this take on German potato salad, mix apple cider vinegar with whole grain mustard, and then add beets for a hit of color (and something fresh). Don't skip the bacon: it adds rich, salty flavor that perfectly balances out the acidic dressing. You can make this one ahead—it's even better the next day.
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Smørrebrød With Yogurt, Beets, and Eggs
Smørrebrød is an open-faced sandwich from Denmark, where densely seeded bread is slathered with butter and piled with artfully arranged toppings like pickled herring, cheese, eggs, and herbs. In this lighter version, yogurt swaps in for the butter, and a fresh marinated beet salad adds a deliciously refreshing twist. You'll finish the dish with jammy soft-cooked eggs and capers.
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Cauliflower Rice "Risotto" With Beets
This creamy, delicious risotto recipe does double duty as a healthy weeknight staple. The best part? It comes together in just 15 minutes.
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Beet Tahini Muffins
Here, nutty tahini pairs with pure maple syrup for a delicious, delightful muffin recipe that no one will know is hiding a secret (healthy) ingredient: beets.
Get the Recipe: Beet Tahini Muffins
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Marinated Beet Toasts With Yogurt
This recipe for marinated beet and yogurt toasts is super easy to prepare. Simply combine Greek yogurt with horseradish, olive oil, salt, and pepper; and then divide it among toasted whole-grain bread slices. Top with each with marinated beets, radishes, and chives. It tastes as pretty as it looks.
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Beet-Pickled Eggs
These beet-pickled eggs pair perfectly with traditional ingredients you'd serve on a charcuterie board—like salty cheeses, sausages, fresh-cut stone fruits, and any snappy summer crudité you like.
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Beets, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Sandwich
If your beets come with beet greens, use them instead of the spinach in the recipe.
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Beet Pasta With Hazelnuts and Beet Greens
The base for this colorful sauce comes from fresh beets that get cooked until tender. The hazelnuts and greens add depth and complexity to this naturally vegan recipe.
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Chilled Beets With Sour Cream
For the prettiest dish, look for beets in an array of colors at your local farmers' market.
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Roasted Chicken and Beets With Couscous and Yogurt Sauce
Roast the beets and chicken in the oven at the same time for a low-effort meal.
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Watercress, Beet, and Fennel Salad
The tender roasted beets contrast nicely with the peppery watercress and crisp fennel.
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Watercress Salad With Beets and Feta
Salty feta complements the sweet, earthy beets.
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Pork Chops With Roasted Beets and Oranges
To minimize stains on your hands, use a paper towel to hold the beets as you peel them.
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Quinoa and Vegetable Salad With Tahini Dressing
Yes, you can eat raw beets—just peel and coarsely grate them, then toss into a salad.
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Garden Dog
Beets and hot dogs may seem like an odd combination, but the pickled vegetables add a lively zing.
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Poached Salmon Salad With Beets
Make sure to slice the raw beets very thinly so they'll be tender enough to eat.
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