beet recipes

[Christa Holland-Anderson]

Here are some beet recipes that our family likes:

Beet Chocolate Cake (great topped with cream cheese frosting or hot fudge)
from Asparagus to Zucchini

2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/4 c. baking cocoa
1/2 t. salt
2 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1/4 c. oil
3-4 ounces, unsweetened chocolate
4 eggs
3 cups shredded beets

Combine dry ingredients. Melt chocolate slowly over low heat. Allow chocolate to cool, then blend in eggs and oil. Combine flour mixture with chocolate mixture, alternating with the beets. Pour into 2 greased 9 inch cake pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until a fork can be removed from the center cleanly.

Carrot-Beet Burgers
Farmer John's Cookbook

1/2 c. toasted sesame seeds
1 c. toasted sunflower seeds
2 c. shredded beets
2 c. shredded carrots
1/2 c. minced onion
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. cooked brown rice
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. finely chopped parsley
3 T. flour
2 T. soy sauce or tamari
1 clove garlic, minced


Combine all ingredients, it works well to use your hands to mix. Shape the mixture into 12 patties and arrange them on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve alone or on buns.