18 Beyond Easy Beet Recipes That Can't Be Beat (2024)

Not only are beets naturally gorgeous, they're also full of the good stuff like potassium, iron, and fiber. They also couldn't be easier to prepare. Though they take longer to cook in the oven than most vegetables, there's almost no prep, which leaves you with more time to work on something else, like this beet and goat cheese salad.

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These pickles are gorgeously pink, deliciously simple, and a budget-friendly pantry staple. Crunchy, slightly sweet, and flavored with fennel, caraway, and coriander seeds, these will be the perfect topping to go with any meal.

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This rich, flavorful broth is PERFECT for dipping. We suggest a thick slice of homemade bread, if you can swing it! Dyed-pink hands got you down? Try rubbing the stained parts of your hand with sliced lemon, then rinse with soap and water.

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Flavored with many of the same spices as corned beef, beets take the place of meat in this fun play on the classic Reuben sandwich. While the beets are roasting, make a quick Russian dressing with ingredients you likely already have in your fridge and pantry—mayo, ketchup, horseradish, and sweet pickle relish.

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This pesto showcases the vibrant colors and flavors of fall. Combine walnuts with freshly roasted beets, vinegar, garlic, and a few tablespoons of oil in a food processor to make the most gorgeous looking pesto we’ve ever seen. Warning: You’ll want to put it on everything from pizza to toast!

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Inspired by the always elegant (but somewhat intimidating) beef Wellington, this mini vegetarian version is just as impressive and not as difficult. Best of all, there's plenty of cheese—a heavenly combination of goat cheese and cream cheese mixed with herbs and lemon zest.

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This easy recipe turns regular ol' hard-boiled eggs into something special. We love eating them solo with a beer or martini, but they'd also make the most beautiful Cobb salad ever!

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All beet lovers rejoice! This is the ideal beet salad: creamy goat cheese (sub feta if you prefer it), roasted beets, avocado. The secret is that instead of buying precooked beets, you simply wrap them in foil and bake them like a baked potato. It takes about an hour, but the resulting beets will be tender, earthy and slightly sweet in a way that no store-bought beet can.

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When it comes to those leafy tops that accompany your fresh produce—like beets, radish, and carrots—it might sound crazy, but you can (and should!) cook with these delicious greens. With a little prep, they can be incredibly flavorful and creamy in texture, and make a perfect dinner side dish.

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Juicy beets and kicked-up crème fraîche make perfect toast toppers for this easy party appetizer. If you love these, try our brown butter radish crostini next.

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Roasted beets add a distinctive earthy quality to this spicy spin on the classic Bloody Mary.

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Need something healthy and hands-off? Look no further than this impressive-yet-easy dinner that's sure to please your whole flock.

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Craving pickled beets but on a time crunch? These quick marinated beets have intense flavor and only take an hour to infuse.

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Need a new salmon recipe? You're in luck, this effortless sheet-pan dinner looks crazy fancy, but it all slowly roasts together in less than an hour!

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Crunchy, refreshing, yet still hearty, this beet and cucumber salad has a wide ranch of textures and bright flavors that will have everyone at your holiday table asking for seconds.

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