The best beetroot recipes
Bake it, boil it, shred or juice it - here are our favourite recipes using the vibrant beetroot.
Our extensive mix of beetroot recipes show you how to make best use of the incredibly versatile food. It's rich in iron and healthy antioxidants, and is considered to help lower blood pressure.
As well as the health benefits, beetroot is an all-round delicious superfood that should definitely be on our plates more often. From healthy soups, to indulgent desserts, summer sides and winter salads, here are some of our favourite beetroot recipes.
For more healthy, vegan and vegetarian recipes, see our round up of aubergine recipes.
Beetroot and Feta Dip with Caramelised Onion Crackers
Beetroot and feta are a match made in heaven and this dip will go down a treat at picnics and summer gatherings.
Recipe: Beetroot and Feta Dip with Caramelised Onion Crackers
Beetroot and Walnut Blinis
Make use of leftover cooked beetroot with these mini blinis which are the perfect canape if you're entertaining.
Recipe: Beetroot and Walnut Blinis
Beetroot and Basil Orzo Traybake
Beetroot gives this traybake a vibrant colour and only takes 25mins to cook.
Recipe: Beetroot and Basil Orzo Traybake
Beetroot, Horseradish and Smoked Mackerel Cups
These sophisticated cups are a great dinner party starter and go very well with a dry martini.
Beetroot Soup
This vibrant vegetarian soup uses pre-cooked beetroot to speed up preparation.
Recipe: Beetroot Soup
Rainbow Beetroot Salad
Thinly shaved rainbow beetroot gives this salad a super striking and vibrant appearance.
Recipe: Rainbow Beetroot Salad
Beetroot and Hummus Tart with Horseradish Drizzle
We've used pre-cooked beetroot to speed up the process in this delicious tart and finished with a fiery drizzle.
Speedy Beetroot Dip
Vacuum-packed beetroot makes an almost instant dip.
Recipe: Speedy Beetroot Dip
Beetroot and Goat's Cheese Roulade
Festive and fabulous, this roulade is great as a vegetarian centrepiece to your Christmas main meal.
Easy Beetroot and Stilton Blinis
Beetroot is whizzed with walnut and cream for a decadent topping to these party blinis. Top with tangy Stilton to finish.
Recipe: Easy Beetroot and Stilton Blinis
Beetroot Prawn Cocktail
Not just for Christmas, this beetroot prawn cocktail is the perfect starter dish when you're entertaining and features the classic rose-marie sauce and chopped cooked beetroot on the bottom.
Recipe: Beetroot Prawn Cocktail
Individual Beetroot Wellington
These individual wellingtons make a delicious vegetarian main dish for your next dinner party, or if you feel like spoiling yourself.
Recipe: Individual Beetroot Recipe
Slow Cooked Lamb and Beetroot Curry
This fragrant slow cooked lamb curry features tender chunks of lamb and earthy beetroot pieces. Perfect with fluffy basmati rice.
Beetroot and Shallot Tarte Tatin
This easy tarte tatin features caramelised beetroot and shallot and is served alongside a nutty herb dressing.
Recipe: Beetroot and Shallot Tarte Tatin
Beetroot and Dill Salad
This fresh salad is ideal beetroot recipe for true beetroot lovers.
Recipe: Beetroot and Dill Salad
Chicken and Beetroot Salad
Try this healthy, dairy-free option for your next midweek meal. Replace chicken with vegetarian goat's cheese to make this dish veggie friendly.
Recipe: Chicken and Beetroot Salad
Braised Beetroot and Cranberry Cabbage
The ultimate side with your next Sunday roast is this braised beetroot and cranberry cabbage dish.
Beetroot and Fennel Coleslaw
This side dish uses pre-cooked beetroot to save time.
Recipe: Beetroot and Fennel Coleslaw
Spinach and Beetroot Salad
This beetroot and spinach salad is ideal for a quick lunch or perfect for impressing at a dinner party.
Recipe: Spinach and Beetroot Salad
Beetroot Pickled Eggs
Make sure to use British Lion Quality stamped eggs for this pickle. Try these pickled eggs in a nicoise salad.
Recipe: Beetroot Pickled Eggs
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