{"id":58400,"date":"2017-05-09T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=58400"},"modified":"2021-08-26T15:27:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T19:27:56","slug":"healthy-beet-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-beet-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Delicious Beet Recipes to Make at Every Meal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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These vibrant recipes have one thing in common: They all feature bold and beautiful beets as the main ingredient. Because spring typically has us craving fresh veggies<\/a> and lighter fare, it\u2019s perfect that the deep red food is trendy and in-season, too. Not only do these beet recipes add bright colors to your plate, they\u2019re also nutrient<\/a> powerhouses. The vegetable is high in a slew of vitamins (A, B1, B2, B6 and C), along with antioxidants and fiber<\/a>. From side dishes to dips to dinners, here\u2019s how to create tasty, healthy meals that blare the beets.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>15 Sweet Potato Recipes You\u2019ll Crave All Year<\/a><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0Beet Crepes with Whipped Goat Cheese and Balsamic Reduction<\/a><\/h3>\n

Serve this at your next brunch and you\u2019re sure to get recipe requests. This totally Instagram-worthy plate includes beets mixed with buckwheat flour, eggs and milk to create a velvety crepe. The toppings take it to the next level: goat cheese whipped with Greek yogurt, a balsamic reduction and fresh fruit. Photo and recipe: <\/em>Paola <\/em>Holthause<\/em> \/ <\/em>Cravings in Amsterdam<\/em><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Beet Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl<\/a><\/h3>\n

As if the photos don\u2019t prove it, this is not your average loaf. One slice of beet bread \u2014 with a luscious dill cream cheese filling that\u2019s baked throughout \u2014 and you\u2019ll only want more. Serve warm alongside a bed of greens or freshly grilled vegetables to make it a bigger meal. Or top it with turkey slices for a filling, open-faced sandwich<\/a>. Photo and recipe: Danguole <\/em>Lekaviciute<\/em> \/ 10th Kitchen <\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The 10 Worst Fast Food Sandwiches (Plus Healthy Swaps)<\/a><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Blueberry Beet Smoothie with Hemp Seeds<\/a><\/h3>\n

Need a new go-to smoothie recipe? This is it. Antioxidant-rich blueberries pair with beets for a major immunity-boosting combo. Give yourself an extra boost to last all day by finishing your glass off with the surprising source of protein: hemp seeds. Photo and recipe: Lucy Baker \/ Turnip the Oven <\/em><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0Colorful Beet Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n

Munch on this chopped salad to power you through the afternoon, thanks to an added dose of protein from quinoa<\/a> and edamame, and the fiber-rich beets. Add iron-packed pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) to the mix and you\u2019ve got a meal with energy-amplifying potential. Photo and recipe: Kate Taylor \/ Cookie and Kate <\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>10 Mason Jar Salad Recipes for Healthy Lunch Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Beetroot and Quinoa Veggie Burger<\/a><\/h3>\n

This filling, flavorful recipe will carry you seamlessly into summer barbecue season. The meatless patty consists of a hearty beetroot, black bean and quinoa combination and is lower in fat, but higher in nutrients compared to your average burger. Photo and recipe: Carmen Sturdy \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Heirloom Tomato and Beet Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n

A bright, refreshing salad that\u2019s super easy to make. Featuring thin slices of tomatoes and beets \u2014 both excellent farmer\u2019s market fare \u2014 this recipe is bright and light. Serve as an appetizer, a side or over greens for lunch. Photo and recipe:<\/em> Lori Yate \/ Foxes Love Lemons<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>9 Scary Salads Over 1,000 Calories (And Healthier Swaps!)<\/a><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Beet and Sweet Potato Tartare<\/a><\/h3>\n

This recipe may look fancy, but it\u2019s not as complicated as you think. Diced beets, sweet potatoes and avocados pile high into a vegetable tartare, while a bold dijon mustard sauce acts as a glue to tie all the fresh ingredients together. Photo and recipe: Melissa Copeland \/ Cilantro and Citronella <\/em><\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0Savory Beet Fries<\/a><\/h3>\n

These salty, satisfying fries have more flavor than you\u2019d expect. The secret? It\u2019s all in the spices, with a combo of cumin and harissa, which brings some heat. Sprinkle with parmesan for an extra decadent finish. Photo and recipe: Danielle <\/em>Fahrenkrug \/ Delightful Mom Food<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>8 Delicious Takes on French Fries (Better Than Fast Food!)<\/a><\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Beet Hummus<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re tired of your typical snacks, mix things up with this seven-ingredient dip. The chickpea-based spread \u2014 made with a blend of beets and tahini \u2014 is easy to whip up on the weekend. And it\u2019ll last you all week as a crudit\u00e9 or sandwich topping. Photo and recipe: Alan Weiner \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0Rosemary Beet Chips<\/a><\/h3>\n

Perfect for weeks when you know you\u2019ll be on the go, these salty and crunchy crisps provide one delicious snack \u2014 that\u2019ll make you forget about regular old potato chips. Baked rather than fried means they\u2019re better for your body, and a dusting of fresh rosemary adds an extra tasty flare. Photo and recipe<\/em>: Perry Santanachote \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>12 Healthy Homemade Chips Recipes<\/a>
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11.\u00a0Beet Noodle Falafel Bowls<\/a><\/h3>\n

Restaurant-quality dinner right here. This vibrant bowl is as scrumptious as it is stunning. Beets turn into veggie noodles<\/a>, offering a low-carb base, while baked falafel and avocado top off the bowl. You\u2019ll get plenty of good-for-you fats, plus a dose of vitamin C with every fork full. Photo and recipe: Alyssa Rimmer \/ Simply Quinoa <\/em><\/p>\n

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12.\u00a0Shredded Harvest Hash Breakfast Tacos<\/a><\/h3>\n

When it comes to tacos, it\u2019s a time to get creative. Make yours with beets, parsnips, sweet potatoes, turnips, sunchokes \u2014 and whatever strikes you. Opt for black beans instead of eggs to make the vegetarian tacos completely vegan and you\u2019ll still get the filling protein and fiber. Photo and recipe: Sherrie <\/em>Castellano<\/em> \/ With Food and Love <\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>9 Veggie-Packed Breakfast On-the-Go Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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13.\u00a0Beet Pesto Pizza with Kale and Goat Cheese<\/a><\/h3>\n

Sometimes you just want pizza for dinner, and this is a pie you can feel good about. A rich beet pesto serves as the sauce, while vitamin- and mineral-packed kale mashes with goat cheese to offer bold and creamy flavors. This recipe also calls for gluten-free dough, so everyone can join the party. Photo and recipe: Julia Mueller \/ The Roasted Root<\/em><\/p>\n

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14.\u00a0Carrot and Beet Sorbet<\/a><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t let the main ingredients fool you \u2014 these icy desserts are still majorly sweet. (Just imagine the frozen version of your favorite vegetable juices.) Keep the portions small because this does pack added sugar<\/a>, but know you\u2019re getting an antioxidant punch with each bite. Photo and recipe: <\/em>Rachel Faucett \/ <\/em>Handmade Charlotte <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

These beet recipes don\u2019t just look good, they taste delicious, too. Plus, they serve up tons of nutrients and lots of filling fiber. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88,"featured_media":58423,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[423,425,27,424,9,426,427],"tags":[33,155,51,59,151,87,341,388,306],"class_list":["post-58400","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breakfast","category-dinner","category-healthy","category-lunch","category-recipes","category-smoothies","category-snacks","tag-breakfast","tag-dinner","tag-food-choices","tag-healthy-substitutions","tag-lunch","tag-snacks","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2nutrition","tag-vegetables"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58400","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/88"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58400"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58400\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58400"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58400"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58400"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}