Not sure how you feel about beets? Don’t give up on them just yet! Not only do beets add a sweet, earthy flavor to salads, sides, and so much more, but they’re PACKED with health benefits — they’re rich in potassium, folate, antioxidants, vitamin C, and so much more! Plus, they instantly make any dish look stunning!
To show you how DELICIOUS this vibrant-colored vegetable can be, we’ve gathered our BEST beet recipes all in one place! From fresh salads and simple snacks to hearty entrées and decadent desserts (yes, you read that right!), we’re sure you’ll easily find one (or more!) you’ll love.
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An incredibly satisfying and nourishing kale salad BURSTING with smoky and savory goodness. Just 10 ingredients required for this comforting and flavorful plant-based dish!
Healthy and delicious loaded kale salad with quinoa, roasted and fresh vegetables, avocado, and a creamy tahini dressing! Just 10 ingredients required.
Super creamy roasted beet hummus featuring a whole roasted beet, lemon, and plenty of garlic flavor. Perfect with chips, pita, or veggies or as a sandwich spread.
Fudgy No-Bake Red Velvet Cake balls with a secret ingredient! Just 10 minutes, 1 bowl, and 7 wholesome ingredients required for these indulgent, healthier treats!
Beautiful bright pink beet falafel made with 8 simple, wholesome ingredients including raw beets, chickpeas, parsley, and tahini. A plant-based, gluten-free falafel perfect for wraps, salads, bowls, and more!
Rainbow “Raw-maine” lettuce boats with hummus, fresh veggies, sprouts, and a creamy tahini sauce. Just 15 minutes and no cooking required! Serves 2 as an entrée and 4 as a side / appetizer!
Salty-sweet beet fritters with a tangy and herby yogurt dill sauce! A super versatile, plant-based side perfect for your next brunch, lunch, or dinner! Just 7 ingredients required.
A flavor-packed roasted beet relish with caramelized roasted beets, smoky cumin, and lime zest and juice. The ultimate 6-ingredient plant-based topper for bowls, salads, and more!
Healthy, easy, and delicious roasted vegetable bowl with tahini dressing and hemp seeds! The perfect 30-minute plant-based meal for any time of the day!
A guide for easy, delicious, oil-free roasted vegetables with tips on starchy and non-starchy vegetables as well as seasoning and garnish recommendations!
Fudgy, vegan double chocolate muffins with a secret healthy ingredient: puréed beets! Healthy, easy to make, and satisfies a serious chocolate craving.
A vibrant, refreshing smoothie with mango, raspberries, and hidden veggies! The perfect antioxidant-packed snack or beverage for a hot day. Just 8 ingredients, 5 minutes, and 1 blender required!
A vibrant, nutrient-packed smoothie made with detoxifying beetroot and fresh fruit. Subtly sweet, perfectly tart, and ready with just 1 blender, 3 ingredients, and 5 minutes.
Incredibly rich, creamy smoothie infused with the flavors of red velvet cake. Bananas, beets, and cacao powder combine to create this secretly wholesome yet indulgent treat. Just 6 simple ingredients required.
If you try any of these beet recipes, let us know! Leave a comment, rate them, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
I guess it is sweet and salty. We used to get it Aldi and they seem to have discontinued it. We have been working on recreating it. Here is an effort:
2C beet juice ( about 2 large beets)
1/4 C balsamic vinegar
1 T lemon juice
2 T orange juice
1/4-1/2 tsp orange zest
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp dry hot mustard powder
Onion salt
Plain non dairy yogurt
onion
We are still tweaking it. Jump in and let us know what you come up with.
Speaking of beets, a favorite salad of mine is beet salad.
It’s the only thing I use a canned vegetable for….but I guy whole beets and chop them up with scallions and red onions and celery. Mix it with plain nondairy yogurt, salt, pepper and horseradish. Best made a day early. Before I committed to a plant based diet I used sour cream, and I think it had roughly chopped eggs. I bet you could improve on this also.
I posted a beet salad dressing recipe we are working on at our house and I forgot to add the sweet to the sweet and salty. I use maple syrup a lot in cooking but it may be too flavorful and change the dressing too much.I just don’t remember if I liked it in the dressing. Stevia or Swerve may be a better choice.
Marylou says
One of the best salad dressings I have had is a beet dressing. I kept hoping to see it here
Ooo, that sounds amazing! Do you know what else was in it? Or the flavor profile? We’d love to try creating something like that!
marylou taylor says
I guess it is sweet and salty. We used to get it Aldi and they seem to have discontinued it. We have been working on recreating it. Here is an effort:
2C beet juice ( about 2 large beets)
1/4 C balsamic vinegar
1 T lemon juice
2 T orange juice
1/4-1/2 tsp orange zest
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp dry hot mustard powder
Onion salt
Plain non dairy yogurt
onion
We are still tweaking it. Jump in and let us know what you come up with.
marylou taylor says
Speaking of beets, a favorite salad of mine is beet salad.
It’s the only thing I use a canned vegetable for….but I guy whole beets and chop them up with scallions and red onions and celery. Mix it with plain nondairy yogurt, salt, pepper and horseradish. Best made a day early. Before I committed to a plant based diet I used sour cream, and I think it had roughly chopped eggs. I bet you could improve on this also.
That sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing your recipe, Marylou!
marylou taylor says
I posted a beet salad dressing recipe we are working on at our house and I forgot to add the sweet to the sweet and salty. I use maple syrup a lot in cooking but it may be too flavorful and change the dressing too much.I just don’t remember if I liked it in the dressing. Stevia or Swerve may be a better choice.
Got it! Thanks!