16 of the Best-Ever Beet Recipes

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.

Get the recipe: German Beet-and-Potato Salad

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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This creamy, delicious risotto recipe does double duty as a healthy weeknight staple. The best part? It comes together in just 15 minutes.

Get the recipe: Cauliflower Rice "Risotto" With Beets

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.

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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.

Get the Recipe: Marinated Beet Toasts With Yogurt 

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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If your beets come with beet greens, use them instead of the spinach in the recipe.

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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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For the prettiest dish, look for beets in an array of colors at your local farmers' market.

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Roast the beets and chicken in the oven at the same time for a low-effort meal.

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The tender roasted beets contrast nicely with the peppery watercress and crisp fennel.

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Salty feta complements the sweet, earthy beets.

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To minimize stains on your hands, use a paper towel to hold the beets as you peel them.

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Yes, you can eat raw beets—just peel and coarsely grate them, then toss into a salad.

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Beets and hot dogs may seem like an odd combination, but the pickled vegetables add a lively zing.

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Make sure to slice the raw beets very thinly so they'll be tender enough to eat.

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