As suspected, beets know no boundaries. We’ve spanned cuisines and countries in this one. This challenge even had some folks switching over from the beet haters side.
Some interesting ideas tackled this week: beets to make pink bread and pasta. Whoa. Beetloaf? Intriguing!
To take a look at the recipe and visit each participating blog, click on the corresponding photo below. Cue the magenta!

Kohlrabi and Quince’s Roasted Pickled Beets and Radishes

The Space & Spoon’s Beetroot Mini Cobs with Caramelised Beet & Onion Mayo

Cupcake Kitteh’s Beetroot Pesto Pizza

Veganolution’s Pink Hummus

Come Vegan With Me’s Beet Risotto

Tasty Planet’s Beet-Apple-Carrot Juice

Vegan on the Prowl’s Beetroot Chutney

Geeky Treats’ Boba Fettuccine Beet Pasta

From Kirsten’s Kitchen to Yours’ Beetroot Ravioli with Spinach Pesto

Think Care Act’s second dish: Beets with Coconut Sauce

Bedazzled Vegan’s Beetroot Samosas

Odd Mom Out’s Beetloaf

The Picky Vegan’s Curried Beet and Sweet Potato Latke with Apple-Beet Chutney
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Kristy’s Beet Slaw
Also, check out The Elizavegan Page’s Wartime Roasted Beets with Kale (unphotographed).
As I hoped, we even had some desserts, too!

Think Care Act’s Raw Beet Tartlet

Eating on a Napkin’s Chocolate Beet Pudding

Flaming Apron’s Coconut Lime Ice Cream with Beetroot Syrup

Ripe’s Beet Cheesecake Bites
Thanks guys. Now have some great recipes to use with the beets in my garden!
Tune in this coming Friday for the next secret ingredient(s)!
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I posted way late, but I did do the challenge. I made a beet gratin. http://www.kimcooksveg4u.blogspot.com/2012/10/iron-chef-beets.html
These look awesome! I can’t wait to try them!
All that amazing color!! Love it and it all sounds so tasty.
Thanks for all of the beet ideas! I posted about beets on Friday too. I just love reading about them! :-)
I’m loving the pink hummus – totally going to use that recipe next Valentines Day.
That pink bread is adorbs! And the ravioli is so pretty!
The beet challenge was fun! Can’t wait for the next secret ingredient!!
This pickled beetroot is a knockout!
http://justbloggs.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/beetroot-and-avocado-salad/
Give it a try, it will blow your socks off!
Love all these ideas, everyone was so creative!
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