How to Use beet in a Sentence

beet

noun
Definition of beetnext
  • I've planted carrots, parsnips, and beets in the garden.
  • Any fan of borscht will kvell at the idea of a beet latke.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The seeds of the common beet are about the size of peppercorns.
    — Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2023
  • When cooking, don’t forget the greens at the top of the beet.
    — Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2020
  • When the beet is cool enough to handle, peel it with your hands.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Clean and then rub olive oil on the beet, then wrap in foil and roast for 50 minutes.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Add beet stock mixture to the pot along with potatoes and diced beets and bring to a boil.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Dish up the beans and top with the arugula and several chunks of beet.
    — Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • So much so that there’s equal parts potato and beet here.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Mar. 2021
  • Bright red beet juice turns dark purple at a pH of nine.
    — Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2021
  • Every year the leaves of my beets are riddled with small holes.
    — Melinda Myers, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024
  • Use Swiss chard, kale, mature spinach, beet greens or a mix.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 13 May 2023
  • Remove and discard the beet mixture and rinse the salmon in cold water.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
  • In a mixing bowl, toss whole, raw beets in oil, salt and pepper to coat.
    — cleveland, 19 May 2020
  • Drain the beets, reserving 1 ½ cups of the beet liquid.
    — Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2021
  • On the menu, borscht, the beet soup that had few takers before the war, is now the biggest seller.
    — New York Times, 11 Apr. 2022
  • The homemade beet borscht is one of my favorites in the summertime.
    — Max Abrams, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2022
  • In a large serving bowl, add half the beet slices in a single layer.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2021
  • Place the radishes, beet and apple in a large mixing bowl.
    — Steven Satterfield, CNN, 3 Dec. 2021
  • The purple juice is made of beet and a touch of orange and carrot juices, turmeric and a hint of lime.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Slugs and snails: Never too early to put our beet or yeast traps.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 15 July 2021
  • To skin each beet, wrap it in a paper towel and give it a gentle squeeze.
    — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Apr. 2021
  • Try with spinach and other tender leaves, such as beet or chard.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Many of the treats are peanut butter based, others have pumpkin or beets.
    — oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023
  • In the oven, just like with whole beets, the peel softens enough to be easily eaten with a knife and fork.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2024
  • The French — but not stuffy-French — menu leans seafood heavy, but the horseradish-spiked beets and baked brie beckon.
    — Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024
  • The dish was spring dumpling with spring onion, carrot kimchi, peas and mustard beet foam.
    — Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Many turn their noses up at turnips, Brussel sprouts, beets and eggplants.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Beet-le Juice Channel your inner ghost with Beet-le Juice, a vivid tequila cocktail made with fresh beet juice.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Sometimes, parents add pureed beets to brownies, mash squash into macaroni and cheese, and fold black beans into burgers because children won’t eat them otherwise.
    — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2024

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