10 Easy Ways to Cook With Beets - Secretsfrommyapron

Beetroot is a controversial vegetable—some people find beets delicious, others think they taste like dirt. When prepared properly, however, the root vegetable packs a tasty, nutrient-packed punch. Here are some of our favorite ways to utilize the fall staple:

1. Roasted Beets

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You can’t go wrong with roasted beets. Toss them with a vinaigrette, use them in place of chickpeas for a delicious hummus, or eat them seasoned simply with a little salt and pepper.

Get the recipe: Roasted Beets with Mushroom Bordelaise

2. Beet Salad

Beet salads are perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or holiday entertaining.

Get the recipe: Beet and Labneh Salad with Duck Fat Granola

3. Pickled Beets

Pickled beets are great in salads, slaws, or served alone as a side. They can last for months in the pantry, so make an extra jar to have on hand.

Get the recipe: Easy Pickled Beets

4. Beet Soup

Can you imagine a more perfect fall main course? Didn’t think so.

Get the recipe: Golden Beet Soup with Toasted Grains

5. Hasselback Beets

Hasselbacking isn’t just for chicken or potatoes—it’s also a show-stopping way to serve the seasonal vegetable.

Get the recipe: Hasselback Beets with Tangy Dill Sauce and Carraway

6. Beet Chips

Though they’re nutritious and tasty, packaged beet chips can be expensive. Save money by making them at home.

Get the recipe: Crispy, Sweet Air-Fried Beet Chips

7. Beet Hummus

Beet hummus (like the kind you get at Trader Joe’s) is chock-full of vitamins A, B, and C, as well as protein, fiber, calcium, potassium, and iron. Also, it’s delicious.

Get the recipe: Roasted Beet Hummus