Vegetables
Vegetables are arguably the most diverse plant-based food source, with almost 1,100 different kinds of vegetables recognized in the world. Some can be eaten raw in salads, while others are used to cook the most delicious dishes.
Vegetables are often classified based on what part of the plant it is. So, different groups of vegetables include leafy greens (spinach, lettuce), pods (beans), and root vegetables (potato, carrot). And then many fruits, like like tomatoes and cucumbers, are popularly eaten as vegetables. Below is a list of the names of the most common vegetables well-known worldwide.
List of the Most Popular Vegetables
- Artichoke
- Eggplant (Aubergine)
- Asparagus
- Broccoli (Calabrese)
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Kohlrabi
- Savoy Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Tomato
- Fiddleheads
- Mushrooms (A fungus used as a vegetable)
- Endive (Frisee)
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Bok Choy
- Chard (Beet Greens)
- Collard Greens
- Kale
- Okra
- Chives
- Turnip
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Radish
- Shallot
- Leek
- Onion
- Scallion (Green Onion US, Spring Onion, UK)
- Chilli Pepper
- Bell Pepper
- Habanero
- Jalapeño
- Paprika
- Cayenne Pepper
- Tabasco Pepper
- Yam
- Pea
- Green Beans
- Runner Beans
- Snap Peas (Mange Tout)
- Rhubarb
- Radicchio
- Broccoflower (A hybrid)
- Red Cabbage
- Salsify (Oyster Plant)
- Skirret
- Carrot
- Parsnip
- Potato
- Sweet Potato
- Beet (US) or Beetroot (UK)
- Sweetcorn
- Acorn Squash
- Topinambur
- Bitter Melon
- Banana Squash
- Zucchini (US) or Courgette (UK)
- Butternut Squash
- Cucumber
- Gem Squash
- Delicata Squash
- Hubbard Squash
- Nettles
- Arugula
- Mustard Greens
- Spaghetti Squash
- Squash (US) or Marrow (UK)
- Tat Soi
- Daikon (White Radish)
- Celeriac
- Watercress
- New Zealand Spinach
- Wasabi
- Taro
- Eddoe
- Konjac
- Water Chestnut
- Horseradish
- Rutabaga (Swede in UK)
- Jerusalem Artichoke
- Jicama
- Alfalfa Sprouts
- Bean Sprouts
Botanically, Mushrooms are not plants but a large group of edible fungi. Still, they are included in the above list because of their typical culinary uses similar to vegetables.
Vegetables by Attributes
- Cruciferous Vegetables
- Root Vegetables
- Juice Vegetables
- Vegetables That Are Fruits
- Leafy Vegetables
- Salad Greens
- Sea Vegetables (Edible Seaweeds)
- Flower Vegetables
- Stem Vegetables
Vegetables by Purpose of Use
- Vegetables for Canning
- Best Vegetables To Roast
- Best Vegetables To Stir Fry
- Best Vegetables for Soup
- Vegetables for Spiralizing
- Vegetables for Smoothies
Vegetables by Seasons
- Winter Vegetables
- Spring Vegetables
- Summer Vegetables
- Fall Vegetables
Vegetables by Color
- Green Vegetables
- Purple Vegetables
- Red Vegetables
- White Vegetables
- Yellow Vegetables
- Blue Vegetables
- Orange Vegetables
- Pink Vegetables
- Black Vegetables
- Brown Vegetables
Vegetables by Country
- Asian Vegetables
- Chinese Vegetables
- Indian Vegetables
- Japanese Vegetables
- Vietnamese Vegetables
- Jamaican Vegetables
- Filipino Vegetables
