Beetroot recipes

Warm and crispy beetroot fritters pair perfectly with cold cream and delicate, raw salmon. A tasty starter or a light lunch that's rich in omega-3

Looking for a vegan burger with bite and bags of flavour? Look no further – we’re confident that meat-eaters, veggies and vegans alike will love this beetroot burger recipe

Let beetroots shine in this vibrant salad made with lentils, feta, walnuts and rocket. A satisfying lunch or supper, it's a colourful seasonal salad for autumn

Bring colour to your dinner table with our creamy beetroot and feta pasta. Packed with nutrients, it's a satisfying veggie lunch or supper for the family

Try this homemade sauerkraut in ham or cheese sandwiches or to add zing to salads. It has probiotic benefits for gut health, too

Try this vegan tart for a show-stopping centrepiece. The bold red of beetroot against the vibrant green salad also makes it ideal for a meat-free celebration.

This one-platter-serves-all beetroot hummus will be a big hit, and doesn’t require any cooking

Reduce food waste and make the falafel in this dish using an ingredient that’s often discarded – broccoli stalks, which are blitzed into the chickpea base

Have a beetroot in your veg box this week or growing some in the garden? Showcase beetroots at their best in this silky, colourful risotto with feta

The salt crust really intensifies the natural flavour of the beetroot as it steams in its own juices, seasoning it as it cooks

Start your day with a glass of beetroot juice for breakfast and pack in some vitamin C. Make it a day ahead, if you like, and keep in the fridge

Showcase beetroot in a tangy dressing with cheese, walnuts and rocket as a garnish – it makes a great talking point when entertaining

Learn how to pickle beetroot in a sweet and spiced vinegar. This pickled preserve is a punchy, classic accompaniment to cold meats and cheeses

A deep red autumnal soup that's low fat, vegetarian and full of flavour. Beetroot and apple give this soup a subtle sweet flavour, while lentils add protein and bulk

Make beetroot the star ingredient with these healthy latkes which provide three of your 5-a-day. The purple root is packed full of vitamin C and folate

With around half the fat of regular brownies, these are a slightly less guilty pleasure, but still have that intense chocolate hit

Load up a sub with homemade hummus, beetroot, chickpeas and salad to make this filling vegan sandwich. An ideal lunch for when hunger strikes

Serve this tasty beetroot, chickpea and lentil tabbouleh as a side dish or vegan main. It's healthy, gluten-free, low-calorie and three of your five-a-day

Make an easy salad with three of your 5-a-day. Halloumi with juicy pomegranate seeds and the crunch of pumpkin seeds is a moreish combination

Cook this beetroot biriyani and freeze the leftovers for busy weeknights. With colourful beetroot taking centre stage, it's full of spices and is a flavourful dish

Jazz up an all-time vegetarian favourite by adding vibrant beetroot - serve with tahini yoghurt dip and pickled beets

This vivid risotto is simply baked in the oven, so there's no need to spend lots of time at the stove stirring

Whizz beetroot into an easy batter to make these bright purple pancakes, then top with a warm fruit compote for a hearty weekend brunch. You can use this recipe to make blini-style canapés, too.