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.
Beetroot recipes
Vibrant salads, soups and cakes await in this collection of our favourite beetroot recipes.
![**[Beetroot-cured ocean trout with buttermilk and soft herbs](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/beetroot-cured-ocean-trout-with-buttermilk-and-soft-herbs-11959|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081979_0514GT-mothers-day-brunch-recipes-ocean-trout.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Smashed beetroot, quinoa, egg and avocado salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/smashed-beetroot-quinoa-egg-and-avocado-salad-13739|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835082008_Smashed-beetroot-quinoa-egg-and-avo-salad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Grilled tongue sandwiches with charred onion and pickled beetroot](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/grilled-tongue-sandwiches-with-charred-onion-and-pickled-beetroot-12601|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835082009_Tongue-sandwiches.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Grant Achatz's grilled prawns and beetroot with chilli and smouldering cinnamon](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/grant-achatzs-grilled-prawns-and-beetroot-with-chilli-and-smouldering-cinnamon-8583|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835082006_prawns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Lentil and speck soup with beetroot slaw](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/lentil-and-speck-soup-with-beetroot-slaw-12812|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835082005_GT-Soups-080744.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Sumac lamb cutlets with beetroot hummus](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/sumac-lamb-cutlets-with-beetroot-hummus-13549|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081997_1214GT-fast-lamb-cutlet.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Beetroot chocolate mud cakes](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/beetroot-chocolate-mud-cakes-8220|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081976_0415GT-pete-evans-beetroot-cake.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Beetroot salad with lentils and yoghurt dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/beetroot-salad-with-lentils-and-yoghurt-dressing-10965|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835082002_GT1011-yoghurt-beetroot-salad-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Roasted beets and onions with yoghurt, quinoa and walnuts](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/roasted-beets-and-onions-with-yoghurt-quinoa-and-walnuts-12241|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081982_0515GT-roast-recipes-beets.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Steak with sweet and sour beetroot and horseradish crème fraiche](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/steak-with-sweet-and-sour-beetroot-and-horeseradish-creme-fraiche-13833|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081998_20170505-gourmet-050.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Beetroot salad with barley and hazelnut](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/beetroot-salad-with-savoury-granola-8113|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835082000_edm-beetroot.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Beetroot and carrot mezzalune with leek, hazelnut and poppy seeds](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/beetroot-and-carrot-mezzalune-with-leek-hazelnut-and-poppy-seeds-8334|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081995_1115GT-danielle-alvarez-recipes-mezzalune.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Carpaccio of kangaroo with beetroot and native fruits](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/carpaccio-of-kangaroo-with-beetroot-and-native-fruits-8320|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081992_0915GT-italian-kangaroo-carpaccio.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Spiced beetroot seed cake with rapadura frosting](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/spiced-beetroot-seed-cake-with-rapadura-frosting-12032|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081985_0814GT-baking-recipes-beetroot-seed-cake.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Roast beetroot with shankleesh, onion, almonds and dill](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/roast-beetroot-with-shankleesh-onion-almonds-and-dill-8290|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081988_0815GT-monster-recipes-beetroot.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Beetroot soup with smoked trout and dill](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/beetroot-soup-with-smoked-trout-and-dill-13584|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081962_0415GT-gf-beetroot-soup.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Beetroot salad with savoury granola](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/beetroot-salad-with-savoury-granola-8113|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081990_0914GT-footy-food-beetroot-salad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Beetroot brownies with ginger crème fraîche](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/beetroot-brownies-with-ginger-creme-fraiche-7954|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835081994_1113GT-colin-fassnidge-beetroot-brownies-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Stir-fried beetroot leaves with coconut and spices](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/stir-fried-beetroot-leaves-with-coconut-and-spices-16093|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/08/21/1534835082003_GT1806EatingcleanStir-friedbeetrootleaveswithcoconutandspicesA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
