20+ Vegetable Names in English with Description

Do you know the names of all the vegetables in English? Even if you don’t, this blog post will teach you! We’ll go over the names of some popular vegetables, and we’ll also give you a few tips on how to remember them. Like fruits names, vegetable names is also an important lesson. So whether you’re a beginner ESL student or an experienced one, this post is for you! Let’s get started.

Vegetable Names in English with Description

Radish

Radish is a root vegetable with a red skin and white flesh. It’s usually eaten raw, but it can also be cooked in stir-fries or salads. The leaves are edible too!

Carrot

Carrots are orange root vegetables that are high in vitamins A and C. They’re usually baked, boiled, steamed, roasted whole, or cooked in soups and stews. Carrots can also be grated into dishes like coleslaw to add color and crunch!

Potato

The potato is actually native to Peru; Spaniards brought them to Europe in the 16th Century (hence the Spanish name “patata”). Potatoes come in many varieties: russet potatoes (like Idaho), red potatoes (like new), and fingerling potatoes (like purple Peruvian).

Potato is a staple food in many countries. They’re roasted, fried, baked, boiled, steamed or mashed. If you want to get fancy with your potatoes, try making french fries!

Carrot and Radish

Carrots and radishes naturally go together because they look similar and have an earthy, peppery flavor. Learning how to remember the difference between these two vegetables is easy: think about whether you’d rather be a carrot or a radish! A carrot would prefer to be orange whereas a radish would prefer to be red.

Tomato

Tomato is a vegetable in red color. You can cook it or eat raw. Vegetables of tomato family are good for health because they contain many vitamins and minerals.

Onion

Allium is the Latin word for onion (it’s also used to refer to garlic, leeks, and shallots). Allium cepa is the “official” name of the common onion; some people call onions “spring onions”, but that’s not technically correct. You can cut off both ends of an onion bulb before cooking them to prevent your eyes from watering!

Potato and Tomato

Potatoes are tubers (root vegetables) while tomatoes are berries (fruit), so you wouldn’t mix them together in dishes like potato salad or gazpacho soup. Vegetables of the tomato family include:

– tomatillo (green tomato; husk is removed before the fruit is eaten)

– bell pepper (sweet and spicy vegetable that’s usually red, yellow or orange)

– eggplant (purple and white veggie that’s also known as aubergine)

Asparagus

Asparagus is a vegetable that has a thin, tender stalk with small feathery leaves at the top. You can eat asparagus raw or cooked! Vegetables of the asparagus family include:

– green beans (string beans)

– sugar snap peas

Leek

Leeks are mild members of the onion family; they’re usually white and purple. Since leeks don’t have bulbs as onions do, you cut off their tops before using them in recipes.

Pea

Peas are vegetables related to beans; both peas and beans grow inside pods. Peas are either green or yellow, although some people call green peas “English peas” because they came from England. Vegetables of the pea family include:

– snap peas

– snow peas (these are flat and edible)

– sugar snap peas (these are curved, crunchy, and sweet!)

Bean

Like peas, beans grow inside pods. You can eat green beans cooked or uncooked while dry beans should be soaked overnight before you cook them. Vegetables of the bean family include:

– soybeans (plant source for meat substitutes)

– mung beans (used in Indian cooking to make bean sprouts)

Pepper

Peppers are vegetables that come in all different colors! Bell peppers are sweet; chili peppers are spicy. Vegetables of the pepper family include:

– bell peppers

– chili peppers (used to make hot sauce)

Radish

Radishes are root vegetables that come in different colors and sizes. Vegetables of the radish family include:

– daikon (very large white or red root that’s used to flavor Asian dishes)

– turnip (smaller version of the daikon)

Broccoli

Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family; it comes in short, flowering clusters. Vegetables of the broccoli family include:

– cauliflower (white vegetable that’s related to broccoli but tastes like cabbage)

– brussels sprouts (these small green veggies are also part of the cabbage family)

Celery

Celery is an herb; its leaves grow close to the ground and you eat its stalks! Vegetables of the celery family include:

– carrots (orange root vegetables)

Cabbage

Cabbage is a vegetable that comes in many different varieties, all of which grow in a loose head. Vegetables of the cabbage family include:

– Brussels sprouts (small green veggies)

– broccoli (one type of cabbage)

– cauliflower

Zucchini and Cucumber

Zucchini and cucumbers are types of summer squashes. Vegetables of the zucchini family include:

– yellow crookneck summer squash – pattypan summer squash – spaghetti winter squash – acorn winter squash

Cucumbers are long vegetables with bumpy skin; they’re related to melons! Vegetables of the cucumber family include:

– pickling cucumbers – garden cucumbers – lemon cucumbers

Spinach and Swiss Chard

Spinach is a leaf vegetable that’s eaten cooked or raw. Vegetables of the spinach family include:

– Swiss chard (red-veined greens popular in Italian cooking)

Asparagus makes a good crudité with ranch dressing as an appetizer, while bell peppers make great snacks! Vegetables of the onion family include:

– green beans

– sugar snap peas

Broccoflower  is

Alight green vegetable that tastes like broccoli but looks more like cauliflower. Vegetables of the cabbage family include:

– brussels sprouts

Celery is an herb; its leaves grow close to the ground and you eat its stalks! Vegetables of the celery family include:

– carrots (orange root vegetables)

Garlic

It is a vegetable with a strong taste that is popular in cooking. Vegetables of the garlic family include:

– green onions (also known as scallions)

– chives

Ginger

Root that’s often ground into powder or chopped into small pieces. Vegetables of the ginger family include:

– turmeric (used to make yellow curry powder)

Peppers

Peppers are vegetables that come in all different colors! Bell peppers are sweet; chili peppers are spicy. Vegetables of the pepper family include:

– bell peppers

– chili peppers (used to make hot sauce)  Garlic makes a good crudité with ranch dressing as an appetizer, while bell peppers make great snacks!

Green Peas

These are the small, round seeds that grow in your garden. Vegetables of the pea family include:

– snap peas (the flat green pods)

– snow peas (pale green, flat pods)

Lettuce

Lettuce is a common vegetable that comes in different varieties and needs to be fresh. Vegetables of the lettuce family include:

– iceberg lettuce – romaine lettuce – arugula – butterhead lettuce.

Eggplant

Eggplant is a fruit with purple skin and white flesh and it tastes good fried or grilled. Veget vegetables of the eggplant family include:

– bell peppers (sweet)

– chili peppers (spicy!)

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