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Dark Chocolate Beet Cake

Dark Chocolate Beet Cake

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 10-inch round cake pan.
  2. 2 Puree beets in a food processor or blender until the consistency is smooth and no lumps remain. Add eggs and blend for a few seconds more.
  3. 3 Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda together in a separate bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in butter. Pour beet puree into the bowl while mixing on low speed to combine. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack and cooling completely.

By Crystal Leatherman

Chocolate Beet Cake

Chocolate Beet Cake

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beets in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes. Remove skin and puree beets in a blender or food processor.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add unsweetened chocolate and stir until melted. Set aside to cool.
  4. 4 Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  5. 5 Beat sugar and eggs together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add the melted chocolate, beets, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
  6. 6 Stir the flour mixture and chocolate chips into the beet mixture just until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until a fork inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

By Jennifer

Beetnik Cake

Beetnik Cake

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the vegetable oil and sugar until well blended. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the shredded beets and pineapple with juice. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice and salt; stir into the beet mixture until just incorporated. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake for about 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. When cool, frost as desired, or eat plain.

By Tammy

Beet and Carrot Cake

Beet and Carrot Cake

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Combine flour, brown sugar, raisins, coconut, wheat germ, wheat bran, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  4. 4 Whisk vegetable oil and eggs together in a separate bowl.
  5. 5 Stir oil mixture, carrots, and beets into flour mixture until just combined.
  6. 6 Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  7. 7 Bake in preheated oven until center of cake bounces back when touched, about 1 hour.

By Anna

Red Velvet Cake with Beets

Red Velvet Cake with Beets

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking powder together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk sugar, buttermilk, beets, oil, eggs, cocoa powder, red food coloring, vanilla extract, vinegar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Add flour mixture gradually to the bowl, stirring after each addition just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan. Tap pan firmly to settle the batter and remove large bubbles.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

By sopenia

Chocolate Beet Cake with Beet-Vanilla Glaze

Chocolate Beet Cake with Beet-Vanilla Glaze

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
55 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10 cup Bundt pan with a baking spray containing flour.
  2. 2 Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
  3. 3 Separate eggs. Place egg whites into a bowl, and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  4. 4 Cream together brown sugar, white sugar, butter, and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add egg yolks and beat for another 3 minutes. Mix in beet puree and vanilla. Add in half of the sifted flour mixture, and mix until just combined. Pour in buttermilk and mix until just combined. Add in remaining flour mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. 5 Add 1/3 of whipped egg whites to the cake batter, and gently fold to combine. Add in remaining egg whites, and gently fold just until no streaks of egg white remain. Pour batter into the prepared pan and gently smooth top into an even layer.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until top of cake springs back lightly when touched (or until a bamboo skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs), 50 to 55 minutes. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before gently running a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen. Invert cake onto a wire rack, and cool completely.
  7. 7 To make the glaze combine powdered sugar, heavy cream, beet puree, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. If glaze is too thick, add more heavy cream; if glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.

By Kim

Horseradish Beets (Chrin)

Horseradish Beets (Chrin)

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In an electric blender, grind the beets; drain (you can save the juice for soup if you'd like).
  2. 2 Add horseradish to beets and mix well; refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Masha

Beet, Walnut and Prune Salad

Beet, Walnut and Prune Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the beets into a saucepan and fill with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain and rub off peels. Run under cold water until cool enough to handle, then grate using the largest setting. Place in a serving bowl.
  2. 2 Stir the walnuts, prunes and garlic into the beets, then mix in the mayonnaise and season to taste with salt.

By Irene

Lithuanian Šaltibarščiai (Cold Beet Soup)

Lithuanian Šaltibarščiai (Cold Beet Soup)

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
1485 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and cover with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain, then run under cold water to cool.
  2. 2 Peel and chop eggs; place into a large bowl. Add buttermilk, beets, cucumber, dill, and chives; stir gently to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving.

By George Doyle Gamber

German Beet Salad with Caraway Seeds

German Beet Salad with Caraway Seeds

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beets in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until beets can easily be pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and slice beets; place into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and pour over beets. Mix well. Add caraway seeds and mix again. Allow to chill 2 hours before serving.

By Barbara Sauermann

Russian Beet and Potato Salad

Russian Beet and Potato Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add beets and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain beets; cool and remove skins. Dice and place in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to a boil; add potatoes and carrots and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and carrots; cool and remove skins. Dice and place vegetables in the same large bowl.
  3. 3 Add diced pickles to the bowl with vegetables. Drizzle in oil and vinegar; toss to coat. Season with salt; sprinkle with green onions. Chill completely before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Scandinavian Pickled Beets

Scandinavian Pickled Beets

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
730 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until sugar dissolves.
  2. 2 Arrange the beets in a glass or ceramic bowl; pour the hot vinegar mixture over the beets. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours. Drain and serve.

By Chardonnay Queen

Mom's Russian Potato Salad

Mom's Russian Potato Salad

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the beets, potatoes, and carrot into a saucepan, fill with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove vegetables and allow to cool; peel the beets and potatoes. Dice the beets, potatoes, and carrot, and place into a salad bowl. Stir in onion, pickle, sauerkraut, olive oil, and salt. Chill the salad for 2 to 3 hours; serve cold.

By Jane Garrison

Cold Russian Borscht

Cold Russian Borscht

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove stems and leaves from beets, but leave on skins. Cover beets with cold water and bring to a boil in a deep pot. Boil until fork tender, about 40 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain beets, but reserve two cups of the liquid. Strain the liquid and add to a large saucepan. Remove skin from beets. Grate beets through the most coarse blade of a grater. Add to beet liquid. Add beef broth, onion, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, and then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  3. 3 Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cold, before serving. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with cucumber and a big spoonful of sour cream.

By G

Beet Soup

Beet Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in beets and cook for 1 minute.
  4. 4 Pour in stock; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until beets are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  5. 5 Working in batches, pulse soup in a food processor until smooth. Return to the saucepan and cook over low heat until heated through.
  6. 6 Ladle soup into 4 bowls and garnish each with a swirl of cream.

By DEELIGHTUK

Russian Beet Salad with Herring

Russian Beet Salad with Herring

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots, and beets; cook until cooked but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes for potatoes, 25 to 30 minutes for carrots, and 40 minutes for beets. Transfer vegetables to a cutting board as they're each done; cool to the touch.
  2. 2 Remove and discard skins from potatoes and beets. Grate potatoes, carrots, and beets separately; placing each in a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Arrange 1/2 each onion then herring in layers in a large bowl. Arrange 1/2 each potatoes, carrots, and beets in layers on top of onion and herring. Spread 3 tablespoons mayonnaise over salad; season with salt and black pepper. Repeat layers with remaining 1/2 each onion, herring, potatoes, carrots, beets, and mayonnaise.
  4. 4 Cover with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

By Evgeniya

Ukrainian Salat Vinaigrette (Beet Salad)

Ukrainian Salat Vinaigrette (Beet Salad)

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Total
545 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beets into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes; boil for 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat and leave the pot covered, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Peel and dice beets, carrots, and potatoes into small, even pieces. Place vegetables into a large bowl. Stir in onion, peas, pickles, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.

By BrandyLoveWine

Ukrainian Baba's Pork Roast

Ukrainian Baba's Pork Roast

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pat meat dry with a paper towel and rub with 2 tablespoons flour and salt. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown meat on all sides. Add the sliced onions, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about one hour, adding a little water if necessary. Turn meat twice during the roasting process.
  2. 2 Place beets in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until beets are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Chop beets into cubes and add to the roasting pan. Add prunes and beet water, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove roast to a platter. Mix 1 tablespoon of flour with sour cream. Pour into roasting pan and mix well, scraping the sides and bottom. Simmer until sauce thickens. Season with paprika and taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

By Olga D

Beets with Onion and Cumin

Beets with Onion and Cumin

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in oil and saute onion and garlic until translucent. Mix in cumin seed and saute an additional 2 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and saute 1 minute more.
  2. 2 Stir in beets, tomatoes, water, and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover pan with lid, and allow to simmer 30 to 45 minutes, until beets are tender.

By SHECOOKS2

Russian Cabbage and Beet Salad

Russian Cabbage and Beet Salad

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cabbage, carrots, beet, and garlic in a large glass bowl.
  2. 2 Stir together water, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in vinegar and oil and heat for 30 seconds, but do not boil anymore.
  3. 3 Pour hot brine over vegetables and stir to combine. Place a plate on top of the vegetables and weigh down with a bowl of water or a full can of beans. Press at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Transfer salad into 8 pint-size jars, seal, and store in the refrigerator.

By Lenam

Vegetarian Borscht

Vegetarian Borscht

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beets and vinegar in a small skillet over low heat: cook and stir until soft, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  3. 3 Bring water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Add lentils and cabbage; cook 10 minutes. Add potatoes; cook 10 minutes more. Stir in beets and onion mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Add tomato paste; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve soup with sour cream and dill.

By Allrecipes Member

Beef and Beet Borscht

Beef and Beet Borscht

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
285 min
Total
305 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook beef shank in a large soup pot over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add water, onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaf; bring to a simmer and cook until meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 4 hours. Strain broth and discard solids.
  2. 2 Combine beef broth, beets, and cabbage in the same pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3 Serve soup in bowls garnished with sour cream and dill.

By John Mitzewich

Borscht with Meat

Borscht with Meat

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
130 min
Total
640 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1/2 cup of the beets, the vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl; refrigerate, covered, overnight. Refrigerate remaining beets.
  2. 2 Place beef, water, bacon, salt, peppercorns, parsley sprigs, marjoram, and dill seeds (or basil leaves) in Dutch oven. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer, partially covered, over medium heat until beef is tender (about 2 hours).
  3. 3 Discard parsley sprigs. Add 3 cups beets, the cabbage, leeks, onions, carrot, and sausage; simmer, covered, over low heat 30 minutes.
  4. 4 To serve, remove beef, bacon, and sausage; cut into 2-inch pieces. Return meats and reserved beet mixture to Dutch oven. Sprinkle with snipped dill. Pass sour cream.

By Robert Bodensteiner

Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup

Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Crumble sausage into a skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. 3 Fill a large pot halfway with water (about 8 cups) and bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Add sausage to pot, cover pot, and return to a boil. Add beets and simmer for 10 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes and continue to cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more. Stir in cabbage and tomatoes.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in tomato paste and remaining 3/4 cup water until well blended; transfer to the pot.
  6. 6 Add garlic to the soup, cover, and turn off the heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sugar and season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7 Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with sour cream and dill. Enjoy!

By Patti

Sasha's Vegan Borscht

Sasha's Vegan Borscht

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the greens off the beets. Remove stems and discard. Wash and dry leaves, then chop. Set aside.
  2. 2 Scrub beets and place into a saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, covered, until beets can be easily pierced with a knife, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool enough to handle. Peel immediately and grate coarsely. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large wide pot or Dutch oven over low heat. Add onion and slowly cook until soft and translucent, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant without browning, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add carrots, rutabaga, and parsnip and cook over medium heat until vegetables start to soften, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with brown sugar and continue cooking until vegetables start to brown in some spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 2 quarts water, cabbage, salt, and bay leaf; stir well.
  5. 5 Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beet greens in the last 2 minutes. Leave the pot uncovered so beet greens maintain their color.
  6. 6 Mix in grated beets and remove borscht from the heat immediately to stop the cooking process; this will preserve its bright color. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7 Serve sprinkled with parsley and a dollop of sour cream.

By nch

Slow Cooker Borscht

Slow Cooker Borscht

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
270 min
Total
300 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beets, tomatoes, potatoes, beef, onion, carrots, and garlic in a slow cooker. Whisk beef broth, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, parsley, dill, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour over beef and vegetables, adding more broth to cover as needed. Cover slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook on Low for 8½ hours or on High for 4 hours. Stir in shredded cabbage; cover slow cooker. Cook on High until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. Top servings with sour cream.

By DAVISAM1

Russian Cabbage Borscht

Russian Cabbage Borscht

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes and beets in a medium saucepan over high heat; cover with stock and boil until vegetables are tender. Remove potatoes and beets with a slotted spoon; reserve stock.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, caraway seeds, and salt; cook until onions become soft and translucent. Stir in celery, carrot, and cabbage. Mix in reserved stock; cook, covered, until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Add potatoes and beets to the skillet. Season with black pepper and dill weed. Stir in cider vinegar, honey, and tomato puree. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Portion borscht into bowls. Top with sour cream, extra dill weed, and chopped tomatoes to serve.

By Puma

Botwinka (Polish Vegetable Soup with Beet Greens)

Botwinka (Polish Vegetable Soup with Beet Greens)

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine carrot, parsley root, celeriac, and leek in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and stock cube. Add beet and beet leaves and cook until beet and beet greens are tender, about 25 minutes. Season with sugar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer until flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Combine cream, flour, and 3 tablespoons of soup and mix until smooth. Add to pot and stir in well. Place pot back on stove and bring to a boil. Add dill and remove from heat.
  3. 3 Divide hardboiled eggs among 3 bowls. Ladle soup on top of eggs and garnish with dill.

By Olenka

Vegan Borscht

Vegan Borscht

4.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
140 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the celery, carrots, bell pepper, beets including the greens, whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, potatoes, Swiss chard, and the onion mixture. Cook and stir until the chard begins to wilt, 4 to 8 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, water, dill weed, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Strain half the beets from the broth and place in a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the beets moving before leaving it on to puree. Add the tofu, and continue pureeing until smooth. Stir the tofu mixture back into the pot. Simmer until the mixture is reduced by a third, about another hour. Serve chilled or warm.

By vivid930