There are so many amazing veggies that start with the letter A, it’s hard to figure out where to even begin! We could talk about asparagus and acorn squash. But those are too easy.
How about artichokes? They come from a thistle plant – which is interesting in its own right. There’s also avocados – a great source of healthy fats for your diet! Whatever is your reason to go looking for a list of vegetables that start with A, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore?
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Asparagus
Asparagus is a member of the lily family. The spears it produces are delicious and come in a variety of colors, such as white, green, pink, purple and yellow to name a few.
The spears are filled with flavor and have an excellent texture because of the way they are cooked. Not only can you eat them as fresh as possible but you can also freeze them whole for later use and pickle them for longer storage. They can also be used in soups or stews where they add great flavor to the dish without masking the taste of any other ingredients that may be put into it.
Artichoke
Artichokes are the leaves of an artichoke plant. Artichokes are one of the few foods that have a thistle-like appearance when raw in color but turn yellowish when cooked.
Artichokes are very flavorful, with a taste that’s both sweet and slightly bitter when eaten raw and smooth at the same time. If you plan on eating artichoke leaves, be sure to wash them well before consuming. Of course, once frozen, artichoke leaves are just as good as fresh ones. Just be sure to freeze them properly in order to retain their flavor more than during other times of the year.
Arugula
Arugula is another vegetable that has a distinctive look. It’s not always easy to describe what it looks like. You want to be sure that the leaves are comprised of just one color and that the stem is green, not brown or black. The leaves will generally have a small amount of red from the stems that attach to them.
The taste of arugula is mild and rather peppery due to some chlorophyll in the leaves. You can easily add it to salads or dressings as an accent greens. It’s also good on pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers if you season it well before adding it on top of any food item.
Arracacha
Arracacha vegetables have been described as the “hottest” vegetables. They aren’t burned to death, though. What they are, are raw and red in color when cut. Arracacha is also known as araçá and araca in other parts of the world.
There’s a tropical arracacha variety of this veggie that’s used for pickling and is also grown in Africa, Southeast Asia, India, Hawaii and the South Pacific Ocean. Arracacha is a delicious vegetable to eat raw or cooked.
Aonori
Aonori is a type of seaweed. It’s used to make other dishes as well. When you gather Aonori, make sure you remove any sharp or broken bits of it. It can be used in salads and stir-fry for an added crunchy flavor. Aonori can also be used to make ice cream, desserts, dressings, and dips.
Aonori is good for your health, too. It’s very high in calcium and good for your bones. It also has good levels of protein and iodine.
Adzuki Beans
These small beans are often used in Asian cuisine. They’re also a great source of fiber and iron. The beans are generally red or pink in color, but that’s not always the case. They have a mild flavor and are a good source of vegetable protein.
Adzuki beans can be cooked to be eaten cold or hot. You can use them in soups, stir-fries, curries, and stews among other things. Adzuki beans can also be ground into flour for breads and pastries.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is a type of cassava root. Arrowroot has a thin, white skin that you can see when you peel it away. Arrowroot is good in soups, casseroles, and baked goods.
You can use arrowroot to make puddings, ice creams and custards. You can also use it as an alternative thickener for sauces or gravies. It’s also used for making baby foods and flour substitutes. Arrowroot is gluten-free.
Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is a good source of vitamin A. It also has some sources of folate and potassium. Acorn squash is a great choice for baking whole. You can also cook it up into other dishes.
When it comes to taste, it you have an acorn squash sitting in your kitchen with you, use it for flavor in stews, side dishes, and soups. You can also use it for desserts, like pies and custards.It is very versatile and quite good.
Aubergine
Aubergine is one of the most widely eaten vegetables in the world. It’s related to eggplant and tomato. It has an oblong shape and a dark skin with a lavender tint.
Aubergine is good to eat raw, baked, or fried. If you have it raw, you need to be careful about keeping it for too long after buying it, though. At its peak flavor, aubergine will be very bitter when allowed to sit for too long after being picked.
It has a mild flavor that allows it to work well with other ingredients in a recipe. The color can be dark purple or light purple depending on when it’s harvested.
Arame
Arame is a type of seaweed that is edible. It’s very versatile, too. You can eat it raw or cooked. It is usually eaten in the form of sushi. You can also use it in soups and salads.
Arame does contain a lot of iron and calcium, so you do need to eat it in moderation. It is also a good source of vitamins B1, B3 and C. You can buy arame in dried form. It is often used in miso soup. It is also used to flavor fish dishes. Cooking dried arame will reduce the iron content and make it more digestible.
Agathi
Agathi, also known as adzuki beans, is a small and tuberous plant from the legume family. It grows in pods that are similar in appearance to those of green peas. Agathi beans are good for their high nutrient content which include B vitamins, iron and dietary fiber.
You can cook adzuki beans either by boiling or by pressure cooking them. They have a mild flavor so you don’t have to season them with salt or anything else for that matter. These beans are often ground into flour or used to make a pudding. You can also mix them into soups and stews. You may want to be careful with the amount though.
Ash Gourd
There are several ways to cook an ash gourd, but they all have to do with getting rid of the yolk. You can put it in a pot of water and boil it.
The main ingredient in this vegetable is the edible bean seeds inside it. You can also find some dried ash gourd seeds on the internet. Dried ones are already powdered and you can use them as a vegetable for making your own curries. The beans are high in vitamin C, iron and carotenoids such as beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin and lutein, that are important for eye health and vision.
Ahipa
Ahipa is a spiny vegetable that is commonly eaten in South America. It has been called the pineapple of the Andes. You can either peel off the spines or leave them on. If you leave them on, make sure you cook it first and that you get it out of the sun as soon as possible afterwards.
It’s also a good accompaniment to other meats that you probably love, such as beef and chicken. Ahipa is good for you because it’s an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium and a good source of folic acid, iron, zinc, protein, and vitamin B6. It’s also full of fiber and other antioxidants, such as vitamin E.
Amaranth
Amaranth originates from Central and Western Africa. You might be familiar with it under its Arabic name, quinoa. It’s actually a pseudocereal, not a grain. It is packed with protein, iron and calcium.
It’s high in fiber and can help to lower your cholesterol levels. You can put them in salads, soup, or grains. There have been a lot of uses for amaranth in other cultures as well. In Japan and China, seeds are used for making damper breads similar to hash brown potatoes but baked instead of fried or steamed. It is used to make baby foods in other cultures as well.
American groundnut
American groundnut seeds are different from the traditional kind found in Europe. They’re smaller and generally easier to eat. These nuts are a good source of fiber and protein. They also come in a variety of colors, including dark brown, golden brown, black, dark purple, orange-brown, and light purple. They can also be red and a mix of several colors.
American groundnuts are said to have a sweet taste and an aromatic scent. You can cook them with or without skins. You can eat them raw, as well, if you wish. They can be used in savory or sweet dishes.
This was our comprehensive list for Vegetables That Start With A. Have you tried any from this list? Let me know in the comments section.
