Fall is the perfect time to celebrate the earthy, sweet beetroot. These nutrient-packed root vegetables can add vibrant color to your favorite fall meals. Most of us have seen (and loved) roasted beets, but what about beet donuts, beet latkes, or even beet margaritas? Cast aside everything you know about this tuber and uncover the extraordinary hidden potential of the beetroot with seven recipes that simply can’t be beet!
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese from Etoile Cuisine et Bar in Houston
This colorful salad from Etoile Cuisine et Bar in Houston comes from French Chef (and owner) Philippe Verpiand. The hearty red and yellow roasted beets are the perfect complement to peppery arugula and tangy goat cheese. Roll the goat cheese in slivered almonds for a textural sensation!
Paleo Chocolate Beet Donuts
Whip out those donut pans! These unconventional donuts walk to the beet of a different drum! If you think chocolate beet donuts is a typo, think again! These chocolate bombs use almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut sugar, and non-dairy milk, so they’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo. The beetroot in this recipe from Bakerita adds moistness and a soft, fluffy texture, but we promise – the beet flavor is undetectable.
Beet Margaritas
It’s hard to go wrong with margaritas, but here’s one way to add a little ‘extra’ to Texas’ favorite cocktail. You’ll still need tequila, lime juice, and triple sec to mix up this marg from Eating Well, but you’ll also need beet juice. Beet juice adds earthiness and vibrant color to this beloved drink, making it a colorful festive cocktail for the holiday season.
Hearty Beet Sweet Potato Soup
This soup from Sweet Potato Soul is packed with flavorful ingredients, but it’s flexible enough that if you’re missing an ingredient, you can simply leave it out or replace it with something else. Just don’t skip the beets or sweet potatoes. It’s easy to make, colorful, and a perfect addition to your fall menu. The fact that this soup is also soup-er healthy is a bonus!
Cranberry Beet BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Just when you think you’ve seen it all with barbecue chicken, a new idea is born. This cranberry beet barbecue chicken recipe from My Kitchen Little is not only rich in color but rich in flavor, too! Once you’ve mastered this sauce, you can use it on wings, thighs, and even tofu. The wow factor of these drumsticks will easily beet out the competition and give your dinner guests something to talk about.
Beet and Potato Latkes
In this recipe from Hello Fun Seekers, simply replace some of the potatoes found in traditional latkes with shredded beetroot. Trust us, it’s a serious (and colorful) upgrade to this classic seasonal dish. When buying the beets for this recipe, be sure to buy beets with the greens still attached. You’ll be using those beautiful greens, too!
Beetroot Tart with Goat’s Cheese
For an easy, sophisticated showstopper, look no further. This Insta-worthy beauty from Supergolden Bakes uses store-bought puff pastry, so it’s a cinch to whip up. You can roast your own beets or keep it simple and buy pre-cooked beets (not the ones pickled in vinegar). A touch of honey, pungent goat cheese, and a handful of earthy walnuts add flavor and flair to this terrific tart.
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