Healthy Recipes Ingredient Vegetable Beet Crispy Smashed Beets with Feta & Pistachios 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews These crispy smashed beets prove that beets can absolutely steal the show! Using precooked beets saves time (and keeps your cutting board stain-free), while a light coating of cornstarch helps them crisp up beautifully under the broiler. They pair perfectly with tangy feta, crunchy pistachios and a drizzle of honey, while fresh herbs add brightness. By Nicole Hopper Nicole Hopper See More Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer based in Birmingham, Alabama. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 14, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Anti-Inflammatory Sesame-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Brightly colored, this dish looks stunning on any table and can be served warm or at room temperature as a side, salad topper or appetizer.It’s easy to swap out the feta cheese for goat cheese or the pistachios for toasted pecans or walnuts.Beets are a healthy source of fiber, phytonutrients, potassium and folate. Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 (8.8-ounce) packages cooked whole beets 1 tablespoon cornstarch ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped salted, roasted pistachios 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or mint Directions Preheat oven to broil with a rack in middle position. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Slice beets into ½-inch-thick rounds. Pat dry with a paper towel. Transfer the beet rounds to a large bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon salt until evenly coated. Arrange the beets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Using the bottom of a Mason jar or sturdy glass, press on each beet to flatten it, but keep it intact. Drizzle the beets evenly with 2 tablespoons oil. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors-Hall, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel. Broil until the edges are crispy and browned, 13 to 16 minutes, rotating the pan front to back halfway through. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors-Hall, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel. Transfer the beets to a serving platter. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey; top with ¼ cup feta and 2 tablespoons each pistachios and herbs. Serve warm or at room temperature. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors-Hall, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel. EatingWell.com, November 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 213 Calories 11g Fat 27g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 6 beet rounds Calories 213 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 19g Added Sugars 4g 8% Protein 4g 9% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Vitamin A 15µg Vitamin C 5mg 5% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 7% Folate 105µg Vitamin K 5µg Sodium 334mg 15% Calcium 72mg 6% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 35mg 8% Potassium 430mg 9% Zinc 1mg 7% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.