Beetroot recipes

Roasted or pickled, beetroot is the king of root vegetables and more versatile than you might think. Grating it raw, sautéing the leaves or even adding it to chocolate cake are great ways to make the most of this ruby-coloured beauty.

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Chocolate and beetroot cake

Chocolate and beetroot cake

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Roasted beetroot with pancetta, hazelnuts and Roquefort

Roasted beetroot with pancetta, hazelnuts and Roquefort

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Crunchy beetroot and mint salad with labne

Crunchy beetroot and mint salad with labne

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Slow-roasted pork shoulder panini with parsley mayo and pickled beetroot

Slow-roasted pork shoulder panini with parsley mayo and pickled beetroot

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Creamed beetroot leaves

Creamed beetroot leaves

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Beetroot leaf ravioli with ricotta salata and herb sauce

Beetroot leaf ravioli with ricotta salata and herb sauce

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Beetroot soup with crème fraîche, horseradish and crisp rye crackers

Beetroot soup with crème fraîche, horseradish and crisp rye crackers

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