It caramelizes the sugars in the beets, giving them a sweeter and more concentrated flavor.

It seems improbable that a rough, ugly, dirt-covered root vegetable can be transformed into something utterly soft, delicious, even beautiful, but this is exactly what happens to beets when they're ...

These beet deviled eggs are a vibrant twist on a classic appetizer. Hard-boiled eggs soak in a tangy beet brine with bay ...

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil. Cut green tops from beets and discard. Wash beets and place on aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat well.

You just can't "beet" it.

Beet juice and whole beets both contain plant compounds that may help lower blood pressure, including nitrates, potassium, and an antioxidant called betalain.