Beets have a long history as an edible aphrodisiac—the Ancient Romans believed beets promoted loving feelings and enhanced sex appeal, and beets are sometimes used as a pagan symbol for love and beauty.
But beet greens, the leafy tops of these appealing roots, are seldom used. We often toss these tender leaves in the garbage, even though they offer more nutrition than the beet itself. But we can reduce food waste by getting creative with them in the kitchen and avoid contributing to the close to 40 percent of food wasted in America each year.