While they may not be as popular as other canned vegetables, there are lots of reasons to love canned beets, from their long shelf life and hassle-free prep to the many vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants they have. An extra reason to love canned beets is their vibrant purple brine, which has a lot of uses and shouldn't be wasted.

Beet brine is typically quite bland, and it's the perfect way to revamp your favorite recipes and add valuable nutrition — but no off flavors — to a dish. Foods Guy suggests using unsalted beet liquid by mixing it into a smoothie, or adding it to spreads and sauces to give your dishes a vibrant color and a bit of extra nutrition.

Salted beet brine can be used in savory dishes like soups and stews; if a recipe calls for water, simply replace the water with some beet brine, but be careful not to over-salt the dish later in the recipe. Additionally, unseasoned beet brine can be used as a creative and sustainable food coloring while baking.