Tag Archives: Beets

Roasted Beet and Chickpea Salad

Roasted Beet and Chickpea Salad by Alison's AllspiceI have not always liked beets.  I think the first few times I had beets as an adult, their flavor was misrepresented as being all-together earthy and bitter.  Yes, beets can be earthy, and sometimes bitter, but they can also be subtley sweet and almost floral.  If you work with those flavors properly, you can make beets taste great.   Roasting beets is one way to bring out their sweetness, like in today’s recipe, roasted beet and chickpea salad. Continue reading

Lentil Beet Veggie Burgers

Lentil Beet Veggie Burgers by Alison's AllspiceVeggie burgers are a staple around here.  They are not the easiest recipe to perfect, however.  Let me tell you all about how I perfected this lentil beet veggie burgers recipe!

First of all, veggie burgers should not have too many carbs.  You are going to put it on a bun, afterall.  Secondly, veggie burgers should not be devoid of protein.  They are a main dish. Continue reading

Vegan Black Bean Beet Veggie Burgers

Vegan Black Bean Beet Veggie Burgers by Alison's AllspiceBeet burgers have been on my to-make list for a long time.  I’m not a huge fan of beets, but these vegan black bean beet veggie burgers didn’t taste a thing like beets.  In fact, I think these will become my new go-to burger recipe!

One thing that I love about veggie burgers is how versatile they are.  You can throw in just about any veggie with some good seasonings.  I had some leftover corn that I threw into these burgers, and I loved the pop of color that it added to the patty! Continue reading

Black Bean Beet Enchiladas

Black Bean Beet Enchiladas with Sour CreamAlright so, this is not a traditional way to use beets.  However, I am not a traditional girl, either.  At home, we have been loving quick Mexican inspired food this  summer, and these black bean beet enchiladas were no different.  This recipe uses the whole beet, the root and the greens!  Check out the variations section if your beets didn’t come with the greens. Continue reading