Have you ever asked yourself a question:
What are some vegetables that start with A?
Maybe you are playing a board game or solving a school task in which you need to know which vegetables start with the letter A.
So here we have prepared a list for you with a short description and information about it.
Let’s do this!
Vegetables With * Indicate That These Are Used As Fruit Somewhere In The World.
Table of Contents
1. Asiatic pennywort
The Asiatic pennywort vegetable is a leafy green that is related to the watercress plant. It is a popular vegetable in Asia, where it is used in salads, soups, and stir-fries. The Asiatic pennywort is high in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making it a healthy addition to your diet. It can be found in most Asian supermarkets.
2. Amaranth Leaves
Amaranth leaves are a great source of vitamin C and iron. Amaranth, a plant grown all over the world, is very high in nutrients. Just one cup of amaranth greens has almost all the iron needed for an entire day.
The leaves are also great for making salads because they taste fresh and their texture is soft. Amaranth leaves are a delicious leafy green vegetable with many health benefits.
3. Arrowroot
Native to South America, Arrowroot is a perennial herbaceous plant with long creeping rhizomes. With a mild flavor, it is often used as a thickener or stabilizer in cooking. Although originally introduced to herbal medicine by Europeans, the North American Indians are said to have used this plant for many centuries before European contact. The white arrowroot starch can be extracted from its rhizome and was historically also used as a dietary supplement.
4. Artichoke
Artichoke is a type of edible flower, which can be eaten whole or used as an ingredient in many dishes. They look like large thistle-like flowers and grow on short, thick stems. When cooked, their leaves can either be cut into filaments or chopped and used to add flavor and texture. Artichokes come from the Mediterranean region and are available all year round with peak season in the spring.
5. Arugula
Arugula is a green leafy vegetable with a peppery bite to it. Sometimes called the rocket, the leaves are typically used in salads, sandwiches, or pasta dishes. It has a slightly bitter taste that compliments the more commonly used vegetables.
6. Asparagus
Asparagus is a green vegetable that grows in bunches and has a distinctive taste. The asparagus can be cooked by boiling, steaming, grilling, or frying. Asparagus is also a common ingredient in many soups and salads. While it’s sometimes called the “queen of the vegetables,” asparagus does spoil quickly and should be eaten within a few days of purchase.
7. Arracacha
Arracacha or Peruvian Arracacha is a plant that grows in Peru and is an important part of the Andean culture. It has been used for centuries to treat diarrhea, stomach pains, and fevers. The plant has also been used as a shampoo for hair loss. One of its main uses nowadays is for making sodas.
8. Arame
Arame is a type of coarse brown seaweed that has been used in Japan since antiquity. It is rich in minerals and vitamins, so it’s no surprise that the Japanese have continued to enjoy this popular food for thousands of years. There are many different ways to prepare Arame, but one of the most common is cooking it with soy sauce and sugar–typically drizzled over rice.
9. Aonori
Aonori, also known as nori, is a type of edible seaweed that is most often dried and used to wrap sushi or other dishes. The word “nori” can be translated to mean “to wrap.” Aonori has been used in Japan for many centuries, and it’s said that the first recorded use was during the Nara period (710-794).
10. Acorn Squash
Acorn Squash is a type of squash that has a rounded shape and swells in size as it matures. The skin turns from green to an orange color and the stem changes color to match the skin. Acorn squash can be used in so many ways. It can be baked, boiled, or even microwaved. There are so many recipes out there for acorn squash that you’ll never need to buy apples again.
11. Aubergine*
Aubergine is not just a vegetable, but edible fruit. It’s one of the two principal members of the eggplant family, Solanaceae, the other being its less flavorful relative, the Nightshade. Aubergine can be found in varying colors like purple and dark green with white flesh. These colors are indicative of different breeds.
12. Agathi
Agathi is a small, white-blooming plant that grows in tropical regions of the world. The flowers are intricately shaped and have a delicate scent. Agathi is a beautiful plant that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
However, because of its long history of use, the exact composition of the plant is not well understood. The Agathi is used to make beverages and can be found in many juices and other products; however, it should be noted that this fruit does not provide any nutritional benefits.
13. Ash Gourd*
Ash gourd is a vegetable that has been used in many cooking dishes for centuries. The plant is a vine that grows in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central America, southern China, India, Malaysia, and other parts of Southeast Asia. It produces edible fruit with fleshy pulp and seeds. There are two types: the pale white-skinned ash gourd and the green ash gourd.
14. Asian Green
Asian green is a versatile leaf vegetable that can be found in many grocery stores. There are many varieties of Asian green, including bok choy, cabbage, and napa cabbage. It’s best to purchase Asian greens with the leaves uncut because the color will stay fresher. Many people enjoy eating raw Asian greens as part of salads or on top of rice dishes, but they are also great for steaming.
List of Vegetables That Start with A Summary
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