Tasty Recipes Featuring Beets

Beets are more than just a colorful addition to your plate; they’re packed with nutrients that can support your overall health. Their natural nitrates may help improve blood flow to the brain and support healthy blood pressure, while their antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds help protect cells from damage. Beets are also rich in fiber, which supports digestion and a healthy gut. And while more research is needed, some of their plant compounds show promising anticancer properties. Simply put, adding beets to your diet is an easy and delicious way to boost your brain, heart, gut, and overall health.

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Summer Beet and Corn Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Add one bag of thawed lima beans to this recipe to turn this salad into a complete meal.

75% water-fiber foods –  red beets, corn, red onion, celery, fresh parsley, lima beans
25% foods – dressing, feta

Persian Lentil and Beet Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your Persian soup with whole-wheat flatbread as your 25% item. Grapes would add a nice final touch to the Persian flavors of this meal.

75% water-fiber foods – onion, garlic, beets, potato, green/brown lentils, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, fresh dill, spinach, grapes
25% foods – olive oil, whole wheat flatbread

Roasted Beet and Chickpea Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: This roasted beet salad is perfect with a piece of salmon as the 25% option.

75% water-fiber foods – red beets, chickpeas, kale, brussels sprouts, pomegranate arils
25% foods – dressing, pepitas, goat cheese, salmon

Beet Burgers

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  These beet burgers, made with brown rice and chickpeas, fit in the 75% zone. Serve them on a whole-grain bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado for a healthy burger option. Home-baked potato wedges and a fresh apple would complete the meal.

75% water-fiber foods – beets, brown rice, chickpeas, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, garlic, lettuce, onion, tomato, avocado, apple
25% foods – olive oil, whole grain bun, mayo

Turkish Beet Root Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve this Turkish salad with a chickpea stew for a flavorful meal. You can add your own 25% item here. Grilled chicken would pair nicely.

75% water-fiber foods – red beets, fresh parsley, fresh dill, pomegranate arils, garlic, onion, red pepper paste, tomato pate, bell peppers, tomatoes, chickpeas
25% foods – olive oil, walnuts, chicken

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.