The beet has fallen a long way since ancient times where it was said to grow in the famed gardens of Babylon and the mythological Greek goddess Aphrodite consumed them to enhance her appeal. Beets are no longer venerated like they once were but considering their nutritional value, deep flavor and versatility, it's time to reconsider the value and virtue of the poor beet, a vegetable that has become as reviled as the playground scapegoat.