There are so many amazing veggies that start with the letter M, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin! We could talk about mushrooms or mung beans. But those are too easy.

How about malanga? They’re a root vegetable that is popular in Caribbean cuisine. There’s also mustard greens – an earthy and slightly spicy leafy green. Whatever is your reason to go looking for a list of vegetables that start with M, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore?

Malanga

A tropical root vegetable belonging to the taro family. It is closely related to taro and has a similar appearance. The root is usually cooked, though it can also be used as food or eaten raw. It is grown in South and Central America and it is a good source of potassium. read more

There are so many amazing veggies that start with the letter O, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin! We could talk about okra or onions. But those are too easy.

How about orange cauliflower? It’s not as orange as you might think – it just has a slightly higher level of beta-carotene than traditional white cauliflower. There’s also oca – a tuber vegetable that is popular in South America. Whatever is your reason to go looking for a list of vegetables that start with O, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore? read more

There are so many amazing veggies that start with the letter R, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin! We could talk about radishes or rutabagas. But those are too easy.

How about Romanesco broccoli? It’s a type of broccoli that has a unique spiral shape. There’s also ramps – a wild leek that has a garlicky flavor. Whatever is your reason to go looking for a list of vegetables that start with R, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore?

Rutabaga

Rutabagas are versatile; good steamed or mashed, or roasted whole with other root vegetables. They also make a good casserole or soup ingredient. read more

There are so many amazing veggies that start with the letter S, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin! We could talk about shallots or spinach. But those are too easy.

How about salsify? It’s also known as oyster plant or vegetable oyster, and it has a unique flavor. There’s also sunchokes – roots that are part of the sunflower family. Whatever is your reason to go looking for a list of vegetables that start with S, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore?

String Bean

String beans are very good for you. They look similar to green beans and can be used in lots of recipes in place of them. String beans are good fresh or frozen or canned. String beans go well with potatoes or pasta dishes, or just eaten by themselves as a healthy snack choice. read more

There are so many amazing veggies that start with the letter T, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin! We could talk about tomatoes or tomatillos. But those are too easy.

How about tamarillo? It looks like a tomato but tastes more a citrus fruit. There’s also turmeric – a root that is used to make curry powder. Whatever is your reason to go looking for a list of vegetables that start with T, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore?

Tomato

Tomatoes are so versatile. Tomatoes can be eaten raw or cooked. When eating them fresh, they should be firm and red in color. Most varieties don’t have seeds but some varieties do have small seeds inside the flesh. This can be removed by popping them out with your mouth or a spoon before eating or cooking them for long periods of time. read more

There are so many amazing veggies that start with the letter U, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin! We could talk about umeboshi plums or uni. But those are too easy.

How about ube? It’s a type of yam that is popular in Filipino cuisine. There’s also urad dal – a type of lentil that is popular in Indian cuisine. Whatever is your reason to go looking for a list of vegetables that start with U, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore?

Upland Cress

Upland cress, also known as “Peppergrass”, is a healthy herb that has a peppery taste and crunchy texture. It is actually in the mustard family. read more

There are so many amazing veggies that start with the letter V, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin! We could talk about vidalia onions or Valencia oranges. But those are too easy.

How about variegated ginger? It’s a type of ginger that has colorful stripes on the skin. There’s also vareniki – a type of dumpling that is popular in Russia and Ukraine. Whatever is your reason to go for a list of vegetables that start with V, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore?

Vidalia Onion

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There are so many amazing veggies that start with the letter W, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin! We could talk about watercress or winter squash. But those are too easy.

How about wasabi? It’s a type of horseradish that is popular in Japanese cuisine. There’s also winged bean – a type of legume that is popular in Southeast Asia. Whatever is your reason to go looking for a list of vegetables that start with W, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore?

Winter Squash

Winter squash includes pumpkins, butternut squash, acorn squash and spaghetti squash. They are orange or yellow inside with tough skins and meaty flesh. The seeds are removed from the skins of winter squash to be cooked in a variety of ways. read more

There are so many amazing veggies that start with the letter Y, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin! We could talk about yams or yeast extract. But those are too easy.

How about yacon? It’s a type of sweet potato that has a brown skin and white flesh. There’s also yuca – an edible root that is popular in Central America. Whatever is your reason to go looking for a list of vegetables that start with Y, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore?

Yellow Squash

Yellow squash is a favorite all-around vegetable in my family. It is easy to find year-round because of its short growing season. It can be used as a stuffing for peppers, eggplant and tomatoes. read more

There are so many amazing veggies that start with the letter Z, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin! We could talk about zucchini or zinnia plants. But those are too easy.

How about zereshk? It’s dried barberries (a type of fruit) that look a lot like red currants. There’s also zhamba – a type of turnip that is popular in Russian cuisine. Whatever is your reason to go looking for a list of vegetables that start with Z, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore?

Zucchini

Zucchini is a summer squash. It can be eaten raw or cooked. It goes well in soups, casseroles, and stir-fries. It is also great grilled or broiled with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. It is one of my favorite summer vegetables. read more