Beets Are in Season, and Here’s What to Cook with Them

The classic, for grown-ups.

Nope, we didn’t say beef.

We’ve got your lazy weeknights covered.

Proof that beets are the most versatile veggie around.

Like two peas in a pod.

Veggies? For dessert? Yes way, says Carlene Thomas.

So pretty, you won’t want to share.

Hamburger who?

Crunchy, sweet raw beets practically beg for a creamy dressing.

We feel better just looking at this dish, courtesy of Phoebe Lapine.

Use red and yellow beets for maximum color.

Is it breakfast, dessert or both?

Sunshine in a bowl.

We’re taking a break from sour cream and onion.

Paper-thin slivers of beet, onion and carrot, all topped with cheese? Yes, please.

You can thank Aida Mollenkamp for this simple side dish that tastes even better the next day.

All we can say is yes. (Thanks, Jerrelle Guy.)

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Beets, apples and tahini? We like the sound of that.

Did someone say “Sunday cooking project”?