Vegetable Medley

Question: Which of these is not a relative of the beet?

Answer: The beet is a root vegetable native to the Mediterranean region, as are its relatives. The potato is a tuber native to South America.

Question: What is responsible for the green color of leafy vegetables such as lettuce?

Answer: Chlorophyll gives leafy vegetables, and many other plants, their green color.

Question: The tomato is classified as a:

Answer: The tomato is commonly mistaken for a vegetable. Technically, a tomato is a fruit.

Question: Which of these is a cruciferous vegetable?

Answer: Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable, along with other cabbages and radishes. Cruciferous vegetables help us maintain healthy immune systems.

Question: Which of these is not a leafy vegetable?

Answer: Pepperoncini are hot little chiles, usually pickled, served on salads and sandwiches.

Question: What vegetable is usually used to make coleslaw?

Answer: Coleslaw comes from the Dutch words meaning "cabbage salad." It is usually made from green cabbage.

Question: Which of these is a kind of vegetable?

Answer: Okra is a tall plant whose sticky green pods are eaten, often in soups and stews.

Question: What vitamin are leafy green vegetables rich in?

Answer: Leafy green vegetables are rich in vitamin K, which is essential for helping blood to clot.