26 Recipes With Beets, Including Soups, Salads, Cakes, and More These recipes make the most of this nutritious, vibrant vegetable. Close Credit: The Ingalls Although they may look intimidating at the grocery store, beets offer a delicious way to add color and nutrients to your meals. You can pickle, roast, boil, or enjoy them raw. Their earthy, sweet flavor pairs well with other vegetables and even plays nicely in desserts. Its vibrant hue adds beautiful color to any dish, making it an even more impressive addition. There are countless ways to incorporate beets into your weekly meals. Ahead, we're sharing some of our favorite recipes with beets. How to Store Beets So They Stay Fresh for Months, According to Experts 01 of 26 Beet Hash With Eggs Credit: Johnny Miller This is a delicious way to incorporate beets into a classic breakfast hash. Combine beets and potatoes in just one skillet and cook until golden. Create four wide wells in the hash and crack four eggs into each well. Cook and season with salt and pepper to taste. View Recipe 02 of 26 Seared Beets With Turmeric-Tahini Broccoli and Salmon Credit: Ryan Liebe This nutritious, anti-inflammatory meal features beets, broccoli, and salmon seasoned with bold flavors like turmeric, lime juice, and tahini. Enjoy it as a fresh, seasonal option for lunch or dinner. View Recipe 03 of 26 Tomato Beet Salad This tomato and beet salad pairs well with meat or poultry and goes perfectly with a grain dish. The dressing combines feta, cilantro, and olive oil, adding dynamic flavor to this simple preparation. View Recipe 04 of 26 Roasted Beet Salad With Blue Cheese and Nuts Exclusively for blue cheese enthusiasts—try our roasted beet salad with blue cheese and toasted walnuts. We infuse the dressing with Dijon mustard and freshly chopped parsley. This side salad pairs especially well with fish and poultry. View Recipe 05 of 26 Sautéed Beet Greens Credit: Linda Pugliese Don't let your beet greens go to waste. This super simple sautéed beet and greens side dish comes together in 20 minutes. View Recipe 06 of 26 Gingery Beet Soup Credit: Johnny Fogg Our gingery beet soup is one of our favorite cozy ways to enjoy this versatile vegetable. The combination of ginger, beets, and Yukon Gold potatoes balances each other, creating a flavorful, nourishing soup. We top it off with a half cup of plain yogurt for extra creaminess. View Recipe 07 of 26 Roasted Beets With Orange and Thyme Credit: Standard When oranges reach their peak sweetness, pair them with beets for best flavor. Honey, orange juice, zest, and thyme leaves complement the beets perfectly. We add this to a bed of arugula and finish it with goat cheese. It's the perfect side salad to enjoy in the summer ... or any other season. View Recipe 08 of 26 Rhubarb and Beets Credit: Romulo Yanes Rhubarb is known for its tartness, but pairing it with sweet, earthy-flavored beets tones it down. Roast rhubarb and beets together with chopped walnuts, and enjoy this tasty, unique pairing. View Recipe 09 of 26 Rib Roast of Beef With Beets, Potatoes, and Horseradish Created by renowned chef Jamie Oliver, this rib roast of beef with beets, potatoes, and horseradish recipe is an exquisite meal worth making for a celebration. View Recipe 10 of 26 Roasted Beet and Potato Borscht Credit: Marcus Nilsson Borscht is a traditional Eastern European soup with dozens of variations. Some variations are served hot and others are chilled. This roasted beet and potato borscht is served hot with a dollop of sour cream. View Recipe 11 of 26 Beet Salad With Honey-Lavender Dressing Credit: Mikkel Vang Our beet and goat cheese salad received a tasteful upgrade, filled with vibrant Swiss chard and yellow and candy striped beets, tossed in a sweet, tangy honey-lavender dressing. It looks beautiful and tastes incredible. View Recipe 12 of 26 Pickle Dressed Acorn Squash and Beets Credit: Marcus Nilsson If you're a pickle fan, you have to try our pickle-dressed acorn squash and beets. This pickling process takes only an hour and a half and adds a briny flavor to this vegetable relish tray. View Recipe 13 of 26 Sweet Red Pepper Beet Soup This chilled, creamy, sweet red pepper beet soup is perfect for summertime heat. The goat cheese adds a tangy, creamy flavor and complements the earthy sweetness of the beets. We squeeze fresh lemon on top before serving. View Recipe 14 of 26 Beet Farinata Credit: Dana Gallagher Our beet farinata is a Ligurian-style savory chickpea pancake topped with colorful beets and Swiss chard. View Recipe 15 of 26 Beet and Dill Roasted Wild Salmon Credit: Anson Smart This filet of salmon is coated with deep flavors of grated beets, fresh dill, horseradish, and lemon zest, and then roasts on a bed of crispy potatoes. It's a unique and flavorful dish. View Recipe 16 of 26 Roasted Carrot and Beet Tart Credit: Bryan Gardner A savory tart with fragrant cilantro and spices provides intense flavor to this egg, carrot, and beet dish. View Recipe 17 of 26 Green Salad With Roasted Beets and Pickled Rhubarb Credit: Kate Sears Roasted beets rest on a bed of bright-hued lettuce, adding a pop of color to this deliciously light dish. Pickled rhubarb and Dijon mustard dressing elevate the simple salad with intense flavors. View Recipe 18 of 26 Shredded Beet and Carrot Salad Our shredded beet and carrot salad offers an easy way to enjoy these vegetables as a simple side dish or to put on top of meat, fish, or poultry. Cumin and cayenne pepper add a heated kick to each bite. View Recipe 19 of 26 Beet and Tahini Dip Credit: Julia Gartland If you love making homemade hummus but want to switch things up, try our beet and tahini dip. The tahini gives it a smooth texture similar to hummus, and it's delicious with vegetables or pita bread for dipping. View Recipe 20 of 26 Beet Muhammara Credit: The Ingalls Our beet muhammara bursts with fresh flavors like cilantro, lemon, and cumin. We use red beets but Chioggia beets also work well for this dip. Serve with thinly sliced radishes and olive oil. View Recipe 21 of 26 Beet, Cheddar, and Apple Tarts Credit: Bryan Gardner This appetizer takes only 10 minutes to prep and is ready to serve in under 30. Simply cut rounds of puff pastry and layer on beets, cheddar cheese, and apple slices. They look impressive and taste like you spent all day making them. View Recipe 22 of 26 Persimmon, Beet, and Citrus Salad Credit: Martyn Thompson This sweet and savory combination is refreshing and tastes best when served chilled. Persimmons are a prized fruit, and their tart-sweet flavor is a treat for all to savor and enjoy. View Recipe 23 of 26 Smoked Salmon Flatbread With Pickled Beet Credit: Jenny Huang This lox-bagel-inspired appetizer looks impressive and comes together with store-bought pizza dough, smoked salmon, Boursin cheese, and thinly cut Chioggia beets. You can make one big sheet and cut it into squares when serving. It is sure to be a hit year-round. View Recipe 24 of 26 Raw Beet and Celery Root Salad Credit: Justin Walker An infinitely pairable side salad delivers crunch. Thinly sliced celery root and beets are topped with toasted pine nuts and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This simple dish brings a lot to the table, packed with nutrition and flavor. View Recipe 25 of 26 Chocolate Beet Cake Credit: Marcus Nilsson While it may seem odd to add pureed beets to a chocolate cake, it makes it perfectly moist and enhances the deep chocolate flavor. Garnish the cake with candied beet chips for a translucent, sugary-crisp display. View Recipe 26 of 26 Grated Beet Salad You can't go wrong with a simple, grated beet salad. We toss ours in a vinegar, lime juice, and sugar mix to enhance the natural flavors. View Recipe How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Beets for a Vibrant Harvest Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Vegetables