Beet/biːt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Context Beet is often used in cooking discussions, recipes, or when talking about healthy diets. This cookbook has an entire section on beet dishes. Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Red Be aware that while beets are commonly red, they can also come in other colors like golden or white. She added golden beets to the salad for variety. Pro Tip 3/3Preparation Varieties Beets can be prepared in multiple ways such as boiled, roasted, pickled or raw in salads. He prefers his beets roasted with a sprinkle of salt.