Seasonal snacking: Best beet recipes

Beets have long been a favourite food of runners. In fact, the nitrates contained within them can offer a performance enhancement for the average runner.

1) Beet and goat cheese tacos

Tacos stuffed with beets and goat cheese make for a satisfying vegetarian main course.

2) Beetroot soup with greek yogurt

Using greek yogurt instead of cream is a health-conscious option without sacrificing taste or texture.

3) Maple roasted beets and butternut squash

Roasted root veggies, with a bit of cinnamon and maple syrup and walnuts and pistachios for garnish, make for a hearty and beautifully colourful salad.

4) Beet arugula grilled cheese

We’re way over the days when grilled cheese just meant cheddar on white bread with butter thrown into a frying pan. This combination of beets, arugula and goat cheese makes for a gourmet sandwich.

5) Anti-inflammatory beet smoothie

This is an earthy smoothie option, not to be confused for some kind of dessert smoothie, but chock full of nutrients.

6) Red beet gnocchi

This pasta dish is gluten free and vegan. Plus, eating pink pasta is kind of a neat experience!

7) Balsamic roasted beets and sweet orange

Roasted beets, sweet orange with pumpkin seeds and goat cheese on top of a bed of arugula. Yum.

8) Beet braised lentils

This recipe makes for a great vegetarian main and is awesome for lunch the next day.

9) Red velvet beetroot pancakes

That’s right, red velvet…without a drop of food colouring thanks to beets! This recipe is definitely kid-friendly (they won’t even be able to tell it has veggies in it!).

10) Beet bread

This beet bread is a beautiful colour. A cream-cheese swirl makes it extra decadent (however you can omit this for a healthier option).