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

How about Indo Kale? It’s a little crunchy, but super mild in flavor. There’s also inca wheatgrass – very trendy right now, but not for everyone! Whatever is your reason to go looking for a list of vegetables that start with I, you have come to the right place. Ready to go explore?

Iceberg Lettuce

This is the most popular lettuce in America, and it is kind of bland, but that’s why it is so crunchy. It’s a great base for salads and sandwiches, but if you get tired of it you can add other things to it to give it more flavor.

Its high in water content and has very little flavor, but it’s a great way to get your fill of fiber. It can be used for juicing, smoothies or salads.

Ice Cream Bean

This interesting little vegetable looks like big, thick chunks of white ice cream, and it’s found in South America. It has a creamy texture and tastes like a creamy version of lima beans. It has a mild flavor but can be frozen to be eaten as an ice cream, which is how it got its name.

It is rich in Vitamin A, C, and K . It is used as a thickener in soups and stews, as a flavor enhancer, and in sauces. It’s used in salads and stir-fry dishes and is very popular in Brazil.

Indian Pea

Indian pea is a really fun name, and it’s an unusual flavor, an earthy flavor with a bit of spice to it. It’s used in Indian cuisine a lot and has protein in it for those who don’t eat meat. Its nutritional value is high, and it’s considered a superfood.

Ice Plant

The name is just plain cool, and it’s a really interesting vegetable. It’s cool because it is found in the Antarctic Desert. It is originally found in the Western Cape of South Africa. Its fruits are yellow and fleshy. There is also a red variety which is not as common, but it is used in herbal medicine.

You can eat the leaves or use them to make ink. It can be used for all kinds of dye projects. It is rich in Ascorbic Acid. It can be used in recipes that use spinach, and it’s used in some vegan Indian cuisine.

Imbe

This is a vegetable from Africa, and it sort of looks like a turnip. It has green leaves with purple flowers, and the leaves are actually eaten as well as the root. It’s used in soups and stews and even in stir-fry dishes. It’s really popular in Zimbabwe and Zambia.

It is rich in Vitamin C and A, and it’s a great source of beta-carotene.

Indian Corn

Indian corn is a popular vegetable in the United States, and it is used as an ingredient in a lot of dishes. It makes great stuffing, but it can also be fried or boiled and then served with butter.

It is rich in Vitamin A and D, as well as Calcium.

Indian fig

Indian fig is a name that you’re going to see in the Bible, but it’s not really what you might be thinking. It was a fruit that was brought to Europe and grown as an ornamental plant. It has been cultivated all over the world, and though it looks like a fruit, it’s actually a berry.

Indian fig is used in herbal medicine and can be found in juices and smoothies.

Indian Prune

This is a more commonly known plant called a “persimmon,” and it’s not just a fruit, but also the tree that it grows on. It has dark orange and yellow leaves, and white flowers.

It is also used in herbal medicine to treat skin issues, ulcers, etc. It is rich in Vitamin C and has medicinal properties.

It can also be dried or frozen and has no seasonings or additives to it. The seeds are collected from this plant and can be used for tea. It has Vitamin A, C, and E, plus Iron.

Indonesian Lime

Indonesian limes are very rare, and they aren’t very easy to come by. There are more common limes, but these are rare. They are used in traditional Polynesian medicine and herbal medicine.

Indonesian limes have a sweet taste and many people enjoy eating the fruit as well as using it in cooking. There is no way to tell if the lime you buy is an Indonesian lime or not because they look just like regular limes.

Italian Red Onion

This vegetable is not a common one but it can be used in many healthful dishes. It is found in the Mediterranean, and it has a very mild flavor.

It can be sliced on pizza or served raw as a salad and you can use it to make pasta sauce. It is rich in Vitamin C, A, B complex, and B-3 as well as Iron and Potassium.

Ivy

This is not the plant you would use to start a fire, though it can be used for that purpose. It’s often used to decorate gardens and make a pretty effect. However, it can also be eaten when cooked or put in salads.

Ivy is rich in Vitamin C as well as Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium.

This was our comprehensive list for Vegetables That Start With I. Have you tried any from this list? Let me know in the comments section.