Beetroot has a unique sweet yet earth flavour, with the sweetness developing further when cooked. This root veg adds a wonderful vibrant dimension to salads, soups and even cakes. Check out these creative beetroot recipes and browse our vegetarian recipes and dishes for more ideas.
Chocolate and beetroot is a classic combo in a cake – the beetroot adds an earthy sweetness that works harmoniously with rich dark chocolate. In this chocolate beetroot cake recipe, we've added a creamy icing and tangy blackberry and beetroot drizzle. This is one special teatime treat!
A delicious combination of simple ingredients, perfect for Vegetarians
Remoulade is a mayonnaise-based French sauce, flavoured with lemon juice, various herbs, and spices, and often containing grated celeriac. Here's a vibrant and lighter twist featuring sweet and earthy beetroot that's still indulgently creamy and tangy. It's lovely served with fish as you would tartar sauce or with meats, but really you can enjoy this remoulade with whatever you fancy!
The ultimate crowd-pleaser, this Christmas ham makes a happy addition to all festive tables. Serve it warm with Christmas dinner or cold on Boxing Day with the quick and easy yet totally delicious relish.
This colourful, flavour-packed side is a star supporting act for Christmas lunch or any Sunday roast. Carrots and beetroot are coated in balsamic vinegar and roasted until golden and sticky – simple yet impressive!
Use leftover pork loin to top this vibrant rainbow salad bowl with a spicy harissa houmous dressing. Full of colourful veggies and fluffy Mediterranean-style couscous, it's the perfect winter salad.
An elegant starter that's colourful, light and quick to prepare, this smoked salmon recipe is just the ticket to kick off the proceedings on Christmas Day
A warming winter dish that all the family will love. These enchiladas can use up any leftover veg, so have fun and experiment.
Nothing says Boxing Day like a buffet. This Scandinavian-inspired platter is packed with bold and fresh flavours - just what you need after Christmas!
Use seasonal red cabbage, beetroot and pear to make this zingy winter salad. Top with a homemade herby chimichurri dressing and enjoy throughout the festive period.
A colourful salad packed with veg, apples and hot smoked salmon is just the ticket for a Boxing Day buffet
Cheesecake, but not as you know it. This savoury twist on the classic has a gluten-free breadcrumb base, fragrant cream cheese filling and is topped with a vibrant medley of beets and shallots for a gorgeous free-from main.
For a festive vegetarian showstopper, try this beetroot and ricotta stacked pithiver recipe. Bright layers of beetroot are layered up with herby ricotta and wrapped in buttery puff pastry - bake until golden and slice to reveal the striking striped effect inside.
Bourguignon is a rich French stew featuring beef, mushrooms, onions and red wine. Here we've taken the classic and give it a plant-based twist with sweet, earthy beetroot and green lentils. Providing 2 of your 5-a-day, this is a nutritious and flavoursome winter warmer.
This showstopper roasted veg toad-in-the-hole is made with gluten-free flour for an impressive gluten-free and vegetarian Christmas dinner
This vibrant, textured salad is the perfect starter to kick off your Christmas dinner. Sweet, earthy beetroot in a fragrant herb crust paired with the crunchy walnuts and creamy goat's cheese – a classic Christmas starter that's sure to get good results
Sprouts are undeniably a Christmas classic and are the star ingredient in this tasty Boxing Day recipe
Brighten up your Christmas table with a centrepiece salad that pairs peppery rocket, seasonal chicory and sweet apple.
It’s hard to believe that these crisp, dainty meringues are completely egg-free, but this clever vegan meringue kisses recipe uses aquafaba (the water from a tin of chickpeas) to create perfect fluffy meringues that everyone can enjoy
Layer smoked salmon onto blinis or rye bread for easy but elegant canapés
Vibrant, zesty and full of flavour, have a go at making your own beetroot houmous for a dip with a difference
This red onion, beetroot and cheese tart will be a go-to dinner recipe in next to no time
Impress your guests with this innovative twist on a BBQ classic. Accompany with a tangy mango slaw for a fast and flavoursome dish
The Scandinavians are famous for their open-faced rye sandwiches (known as smørrebrød) and one mouthful of this Danish recipe and you’ll understand why
Baking fish in paper locks in moisture and enhances its delicate flavours. Try this recipe with any white fish, its complemented with a crunchy walnut, beetroot and rice salad for a healthy midweek meal
Harissa paste is a versatile ingredient, adding spicy oompf to many a dish. For this light-lunch or brunch, it is smeared over a rolled beef rib before roasting. Serve with a beetroot and cherry tomato salad and plenty of crusty bread.
Bring on barbecue season with these healthy burgers that have tons of meaty flavour despite using lean minced beef. The trick is to add mushrooms to the burger mix, as they have a deep, savoury flavour and help keep the meat moist without extra fat.
Try this golden fried pork schnitzel recipe for a delicious midweek meal. Tender pork fillet, with a crisp golden crumb, is served with vibrant pink slaw combining smoky beetroot and crunchy radishes in a peppery mustard dressing
Not only is this smoothie bowl beautiful, it's also packed full of fruity goodness making it a great way to start the day. This smart breakfast idea takes just 5 minutes to make, leaving you more time to tuck in and enjoy
This deliciously chocolaty cake is rich and indulgent. Enjoy a slice as an occasional treat.
You've heard of hasselback potatoes, now try hasselback root veg with your Sunday roast. Beyond being pretty to look at, this clever Swedish creation allows the veg to be tender on the inside, with a lovely crispy crunch on the outside. Slicing (hasselbacking) the veg before roasting allows the flavours to really infuse the dish. You'll be coming back for more!
Packed full to the brim with warming spices and flavours, dhal makes for a super comforting dish
If you’ve not tried fruit in your salad before, you’re missing a trick. Clementine’s add a pop of juiciness and go so well with the fresh herbs. Lucy's recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre, all whilst delivering big, bright flavours. It's great on its own or works well as a side dish too.