And yes, turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory ingredientbut its certainly not the only one.

Theybring other benefits to the table too, including gut-healthy fiber, magnesium, and calcium.

But eating Mendezs two to three recommended servings of beets a week is…a lot.

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Thats where the below vegetarian beet recipes come in.

Use them as the starting point for experimenting with the underrated root vegetable this fall.

After you work your way through the list, get more ideas inWell+Goods Cook With Us Facebook group.

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Beet hummus

This is a great recipe to start with if you dont think youre a beet person.

Then, its just a matter of adding your spices and pulsing.

The end result is as delicious as it is vibrant.

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Beet and squash salad

Beets also pair perfectly with another fall favorite: delicata squash.

All the seeds give this salad so much protein you dont even need meat.

Youll have this dish on your dinner rotation all season.

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It stars the seasonal veggie, but its served cold instead of piping hot.

Also in this gazpacho are cherries, almonds, garlic chips, and mustard-horseradish cheese.

Get the recipe:Beet gazpacho

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Vegan beet Bourguignon

Ready for something truly impressive?

(When cooked, the texture is amazingly similar.)

Theyre the key to adding a sophisticated layer of earthiness to the whole dish.

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