If you're look for some new and exciting beetroot recipes, whether that's a refreshing salad, a more substantial main meal or even a sweet bake then continue reading!
Although we often think of beetroot as being a salad vegetable (though there's certainly nothing wrong with that), the humble beet can be used in so many other ways. Savoury bakes, cakes, pizza, and even shakes! This collection of 14 beetroot recipes, brought to you with thanks to some top UK food bloggers, definitely has something for everybody!
So if you're looking for some new and inspiring ideas, are unsure of how to make the best use of a bunch of fresh beetroots which may have been gifted to you, or even have a jar of pickled beetroot lurking in the back of the cupboard begging to be used, then check out these recipes and follow the links in green for the actual recipe.
Beetroot Salad Recipes
Beetroot, Kale and Orange Salad from Eb at Easy Peasy Foodie
- Requires 8 small cooked beetroot (or 4 larger ones). Serves 4.
This refreshing salad, built with kale, orange, mozzarella and of course beetroot, is easy to make and would surely be perfect for the warm weather.
Beetroot and Feta Salad from Jacqueline at Recipes Made Easy
- Requires about 400g bunch fresh beets. Serves 2 as a light meal or 4 as a side salad.
This
easy salad makes great use of the classic combination of beetroot and
feta cheese. The added toasted hazelnuts bring a lovely crunch to the
salad.
easy salad makes great use of the classic combination of beetroot and
feta cheese. The added toasted hazelnuts bring a lovely crunch to the
salad.
Butternut Beet Salad from Clare at Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
- Requires 4 small beets.
If
you love the beetroot and feta combination, why not try it in this
slightly warm salad with butternut squash noodles, pumpkin seeds and
pomegranate seeds. It's a Kaleidoscope of colour and textures!
you love the beetroot and feta combination, why not try it in this
slightly warm salad with butternut squash noodles, pumpkin seeds and
pomegranate seeds. It's a Kaleidoscope of colour and textures!
Beetroot Zucchini Apple Ribbon Salad with Pecans and Maple Vinaigrette from Monika at Everyday Healthy Recipes
- Requires 1 large beetroot.
The
use of a spirilizer makes Monika's salad look very pretty and
undoubtedly interesting. The chopped apple and pecans contrast with the
ribbons of beetroot and courgette (zucchini) beautifully both in terms
of shape but also texture.
use of a spirilizer makes Monika's salad look very pretty and
undoubtedly interesting. The chopped apple and pecans contrast with the
ribbons of beetroot and courgette (zucchini) beautifully both in terms
of shape but also texture.
Beetroot Soup Recipe
Thai Beetroot Soup from Lesley at Lost in Food
- Requires 1kg beetroot, serves 8-10.
The wonderful earthy notes of beetroot sit along side the fresh thai flavours, of lemongrass, ginger, chilli and coconut cream in this lovely homemade soup.
Main Meal Beetroot Recipes
Beetroot & Lentil Vegan Pie from me, at Only Crumbs Remain
- Requires 3 good sized beetroots. Serves 3-4 people.
With a wonderful earthy flavour, this vegan beetroot & lentil pie
recipe produces a delicious, colourful and nutritious meal which is
perfect served with vegetables and potatoes or a simple salad.
recipe produces a delicious, colourful and nutritious meal which is
perfect served with vegetables and potatoes or a simple salad.
Sausage and Beetroot Tray Bake from Kirsty at Hijacked by Twins
- Requires 2 beetroot, serves 4-6 people.
A
delicious and easy traybake meal, which is packed with veggies.
Although Kirsty used Cumberland sausages here, the recipe could easily
be adapted to cater for vegetarians and vegans alike.
delicious and easy traybake meal, which is packed with veggies.
Although Kirsty used Cumberland sausages here, the recipe could easily
be adapted to cater for vegetarians and vegans alike.
Mini Calzone with Beetroot, Thyme and Pumpkin Seed Pesto and Cheddar Cheese from Mandy at Sneaky Veg
- Requires 400g jar sliced beetroot. Makes 8 mini calzoni pizzas.If you've got a jar of beetroot lurking in the back of the cupboard, then why not give these mini calzoni pizzas, packed with beetroot, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds and cheddar cheese, a try?
Cheesy Polenta with Maple Balsamic Roasted Beetroot from Bintu at Recipes From a Pantry
- Requires 4 Beetroot. Serve 4 people.
Creamy,
cheesy, comforting polenta topped with chopped roasted beetroot in a maple balsamic juice. What more is there to say, it looks and sounds absolutely
divine!
cheesy, comforting polenta topped with chopped roasted beetroot in a maple balsamic juice. What more is there to say, it looks and sounds absolutely
divine!
Bakes using Beetroot
Beetroot Carrot & Goat's Cheese Muffins from Choclette at Tin and Thyme
- Requires
300g beetroot. Produces 12 savoury muffins.
These easy to make savoury muffins make great use of a
classic combination of beetroot and goats' cheese. The portable nature of the bake makes them perfect for picnics, packed lunches or simply as a delicious savoury snack.
classic combination of beetroot and goats' cheese. The portable nature of the bake makes them perfect for picnics, packed lunches or simply as a delicious savoury snack.
Beetroot and Chocolate Cupcakes from me, at Only Crumbs Remain
- Requires 100g beetroot. Produces 9 cupcakes.
An easy to make beetroot and chocolate muffin style cupcake, which is
just as delicious with or without the vibrant pink beetroot frosting.
These cupcakes are beautifully moist, and are punctuated with chocolate
chips.
just as delicious with or without the vibrant pink beetroot frosting.
These cupcakes are beautifully moist, and are punctuated with chocolate
chips.
Other Ideas for using Beets.
Vanilla Beet FreakShake (Healthy Treats for Kids) from Katherine at Veggie Desserts
- Requires 1 cooked beetroot. Serves 2-3.
Even though these pretty pink shakes, topped with a whipped coconut cream look indulgent and naughty, remember that looks can be deceptive! These easy to make shakes are packed
with goodness from the bananas and beetroot, but they're still undoubtedly yummy.
with goodness from the bananas and beetroot, but they're still undoubtedly yummy.
Simple Slow Cooked Beets from Camilla at Fab Food 4 All
- Requires 1 bunch of fresh beetroot. Serves 8.
Cooking
beetroot often means boiling or roasting it. But why not use your
slow cooker instead? It's a method which is perfect when you have a busy day ahead. Check out
Camilla's post to learn how.
beetroot often means boiling or roasting it. But why not use your
slow cooker instead? It's a method which is perfect when you have a busy day ahead. Check out
Camilla's post to learn how.
Beetroot Chutney from Candace at Buckets of Tea
- Requires 500g Fresh beetroot.
A great way of preserving the humble beet, for topping burgers, adding to salads, or simply used as a dip.
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Kate Hackworthy
There are so many inspiring recipes here! Thanks for including my beet freakshakes 🙂
Eb Gargano
WOW!!! What an amazing collection of beetroot recipes - who knew you could do so much with beetroot? Thanks so much for including my recipe - and sorry it's taken me so long to respond...trying desperately to catch up after my holiday!! Off to share now. Eb x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Beets are amazing aren't they Eb - clearly they are good for loads of different recipes. You're more than wlcome it looks such a refreshing salad. It certainly sounds as though you have a great time in Edinburgh - love that city!
Angela x
ANDY GIBBS
I am tempted by Vanilla Beet FreakShake (Healthy Treats for Kids) i normally don't like beet much but the color on that shake is making me rethink. Beet is good for blood no?
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Kate's freakshake looks very inviting doesn't it Andy. To be honest, i really don't know if beetroots are good for the blood or not. Hope you enjoy the shake if you give it a try.
Angela
Corina
What a lovely selection Angela! I think your cupcakes are amazing and I especially like all the salads. I'm now trying to have a week of super healthy eating after my holiday so those recipes would be perfect for right now! Thank you so much for sharing with #CookOnceEatTwice x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Those salads definitely do look enticing don't they, not least because they're a bit kinder to us. Thankyou for your lovely comments Corina, and you're more than welcome - it's a great linky.
Angela x
REBECCA SMITH - Glutarama
Great round up Angela, beetroot means summertime for me, too hot to prep dinners so reach for the salad stuff and pimp a ploughmans! It's like one huge buffet on my plate..yes these recipes are awesome and I'll work my way through them...but simple beet in a salad makes me smile...and get pink fingers!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Hahaha, yes the pink fingers! I know all about that 🙂 I love salads with beetroot too - they're just sooo easy when it gets warm aren't they.
Thansk for popping by Rebecca,
Angela x
Basement Bakehouse
As a very firm beetroot-phobe I can honestly say I think that these recipes would convert me! Maybe it's time to give it a go again!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Ooh definitely give it go again Cliona. I used to hate walnuts as a child and never touched them since, but recently I tried one and realised that they weren't as nasty as I seemed to remember. OK I admit i prefer almonds and pistachio to walnuts, but i now won't dismiss them. Hubby is a beetroot-phobe too but actually enjoyed the cupcakes and I can imagine the shake would be a good way to include it too.
Hope you ralise you don;t mind it if you try beetroot again 🙂
Angela x
Jo Allison - Jo's Kitchen Larder
What a brilliant idea to have a collection of all the wonderful beetroot recipes! Love them all! Who knew there were so many blogging beetroot fans 🙂 I've got my eye on your Beetroot and Lentil Pie! x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
There seems to be quite a few don't there Rebecca, I just love all of the different ideas people have for beetroot. I have to say that pie is very yummy, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Angela x
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins
What a delicious round up of recipes. Thank you for adding my sausage and beetroot traybake and thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Thankyou Kirsty, you're more than welcome.
Angela x
Jacqui
What a fabulous collection of beetroot recipes (and thanks for including one of mine in the bunch). I love beetroot and next time I get a beetroot I'm going to make one of the those fabulous salads and of course have got to try your fabulous beetroot and chcoclate cup cake and make.....
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Hahaha, I know just what you mean I have quite a list of things I'd like to try too 🙂
You're more than welcome Jacqui, I just love fta with beetroot, I HAD to include it 🙂
Angela x
Camilla Hawkins
What a fabulous array of beetroot recipes - loving your cupcakes Angela, so pretty:-) Thanks for including my slow cooked beetroot:-)
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thankyou Camilla - even hubby (who's not a big beetroot fan) clearly enjoyed those cupcakes. it's amazing how versitile beetroot is - there's really something to suit everybofy! You're more than welcome, slowcooking it is a great idea Camilla.
Angela x
Choclette Blogger
What a fabulous post. I love beetroot and now I can try out a few different ways of using it.
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
Aw thankyou Choclette, it's amazing how many different ways there are of using it.
Angela x
Mandy
These all look great Angela - I have to try that freakshake! Thanks for including my calzoni x
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
You're more than welcome Mandy, both hubby & I love the idea of your Calzoni. And yes I know just what you mean by Katherine's Freakshake - doesn't it look inviting!
Angela x
Kate Hackworthy
I adore beetroot so thanks for sharing all these amazing ways to use it!
Angela - Only Crumbs Remain
It's an amazing veg isn't it Kate, I have to say that your shake drink looks absolutely delicious!
Angela x