Root Vegetable

39 Beet Recipes for Salads, Pickles, Sandwiches, and More

You've eaten enough beet and goat cheese salads. Here are some other options.
39 Beet Recipes for Salads Pickles Sandwiches and More
Beets with Dill, Lime, and Yogurt Photo by Christopher Testani

The jewel-toned beets at the market were so beautiful you couldn't help yourself. But now you need some beet recipes for actually eating those pretty root vegetables. Beets add earthy-sweet flavor and vibrant color to salads, soups,sandwiches, and more, whether you're starting with red ones or candy-striped Chiogga beets, golden beets, or sweet and tender baby beets of any color. Check out the recipes below, then start pickling, roasting, and slicing to your heart's content.

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    Orzo With Beets, Olives, Feta, and Soft-Boiled Eggs

    Cooked orzo is added to raw beet matchsticks and seasoned with fresh dill and chopped black olives.

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    Root Vegetable Hash

    Got a stray beet in your crisper? Throw it in this hash along with diced carrots, turnips, rutabagas, and/or parsnips. Throw an egg on it if you like.

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    Ice Water Salad

    Set yourself up for a stunning salad by using a mix of multicolored root vegetables, or keep it monochromatic if there’s a single standout at the market.

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    Beet Risotto

    This beet-red risotto would be lovely for Valentine's day, but really, it's tasty anytime. The goat cheese on top is optional, but delicious.

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    Beet and Fig Salad with Candied Pecans

    Set roasted, jewel-toned beets and fresh figs over creamy, tart labneh and scatter with honeyed pecans for an autumn salad that's both fresh and comforting.

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    Beet "Poke" Bowl

    Poke—the Hawaiian dish of marinated fish served over rice—goes veggie-centric in this bowl of marinated beets, popular at José Andrés's Beefsteak restaurant.

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