In this lesson, you’ll learn the names of 40 different vegetables commonly used in cooking. Each vegetable is listed in English with helpful ESL printable infographics to aid learning. Understanding these vegetable names will help you improve your culinary vocabulary and make it easier to talk about food and ingredients in English.
Types of Vegetables
This is a list of plants that serve a culinary role as vegetables. Vegetables can be categorized in various ways, including culinary, botanical, and even legal classifications. This list features some botanical fruits that are commonly considered vegetables in cooking, such as pumpkin, bean, bell pepper, cabbage, and carrot. Learn the names of these versatile plants to improve your food-related vocabulary in English.
A-Z List of Vegetable Names in English
Here’s the list of A-Z vegetable names in English:
- Artichoke
- Bean
- Beetroot/Beet
- Bell Pepper (Capsicum)
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprout
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Cucumber
- Celery
- Chive
- Chilly (Red Chilli)
- Chayote
- Eggplant (Aubergine)
- Garlic
- Green Onion
- Kale
- Mushroom
- Mint (Peppermint)
- Potato
- Onions (Red)
- Pumpkin
- Peas
- Radicchio
- Squash
- Corn (or Maize in the UK)
- Spinach
- Tomato
- Taro
- Turnip
- Zucchini
- Yam
- Lettuce
- Ginger
- Radish
- Leek
- Parsnip
- Bitter Gourd
- Coriander leaf
Vegetable Names in English with Pictures
Artichoke
A green vegetable with thick leaves and a soft heart inside. Often cooked, steamed, or added to salads and pasta dishes.
Bean
Small seeds or pods rich in protein. Beans come in many types and are cooked, boiled, or added to soups and stews.
Beetroot / Beet
A round root vegetable with dark red colour. Often eaten boiled, roasted, or raw in salads. Naturally sweet and healthy.
Bell Pepper (Capsicum)
A colourful vegetable in red, green, or yellow. Used in cooking, salads, and sauces for flavour and crunch.
Broccoli
A green vegetable shaped like small trees. Rich in vitamins, usually steamed, boiled, or stir-fried as a healthy side dish.
Brussel Sprout
Small green vegetables like tiny cabbages. Usually boiled, steamed, or roasted. Known for strong flavour and health benefits.
Cabbage
A leafy green or purple vegetable. Often cooked, stir-fried, or used raw in salads and coleslaw. Nutritious and filling.
Carrot
An orange root vegetable, sweet and crunchy. Eaten raw, cooked, or juiced. Rich in Vitamin A for good eyesight.
Cauliflower
A white vegetable with a large head. Cooked, roasted, or used in curries and salads. Similar texture to broccoli.
Cucumber
A long green vegetable with soft watery flesh. Usually eaten raw in salads or pickled. Refreshing and hydrating.
Celery
A crunchy green stalk vegetable with light flavour. Often eaten raw, in soups, or salads. Known for being low in calories.
Chive
A green herb with long thin leaves. Used fresh for flavour in salads, soups, and egg dishes. Tastes mild like onion.
Chilli (Red Chilli)
A spicy red vegetable. Adds heat and strong flavour to cooking, sauces, and seasonings. Can be fresh or dried.
Chayote
A green pear-shaped vegetable. Mild in flavour, often boiled, stir-fried, or used in soups. Common in tropical cooking.
Eggplant (Aubergine)
A purple vegetable with soft flesh. Usually grilled, roasted, or cooked in curries and stews. Absorbs flavours well.
Garlic
A small white bulb with strong flavour. Widely used in cooking for taste. Also known for health and medicinal benefits.
Green Onion
Also called spring onion. Has long green stalks and a small white bulb. Used raw or cooked for light onion flavour.
Kale
A dark green leafy vegetable. Eaten raw in salads or cooked. Known as a superfood with high vitamins and fibre.
Mushroom
A soft, edible fungus. Grows in many shapes and sizes. Used in soups, pizzas, pastas, and sauces for rich taste.
Mint (Peppermint)
A fresh green herb with cooling taste. Used in drinks, sauces, and desserts. Also helps digestion and freshness.
Names of Vegetables in English with Pictures
Potato
A starchy root vegetable. Eaten boiled, baked, or fried. Very common in dishes like chips, mash, and curries.
Onions (Red)
A round bulb vegetable with red skin. Strong flavour when raw, sweet when cooked. Used in almost all cooking styles.
Pumpkin
A large round vegetable, orange in colour. Used in soups, pies, and curries. Rich in fibre and vitamins.
Peas
Small round green seeds. Eaten fresh, frozen, or cooked in many dishes. Sweet taste and rich in nutrients.
Radicchio
A purple-red leafy vegetable with bitter taste. Often used in salads or grilled to add colour and flavour.
Squash
A group of soft vegetables with mild taste. Can be yellow or green. Cooked, roasted, or used in soups.
Corn (Maize)
Yellow kernels on a cob. Eaten boiled, roasted, or made into flour. Naturally sweet and common worldwide.
Spinach
A soft green leafy vegetable. Eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries, soups, and stews. High in iron and vitamins.
Tomato
A red juicy vegetable, often called fruit too. Used in sauces, salads, soups, and almost all cooking styles.
Taro
A starchy root vegetable with brown skin and white flesh. Cooked by boiling, frying, or steaming. Nutty in flavour.
Turnip
A round root vegetable, white with purple top. Mild in taste, eaten boiled, roasted, or mashed. Nutritious and filling.
Zucchini
A long green vegetable, soft and mild in taste. Cooked, grilled, or used in stir-fries and pasta dishes.
Yam
A starchy root vegetable, usually brown outside and orange or white inside. Often boiled, baked, or fried.
Lettuce
A leafy green vegetable, light and crisp. Common in salads, burgers, and wraps. Refreshing and low in calories.
Ginger
A root with spicy flavour. Used fresh, dried, or powdered in food and drinks. Also known for health benefits.
Radish – A small round root vegetable, usually red outside and white inside. Crunchy and slightly spicy. Eaten raw or in salads.
Leek
A long green vegetable with white base. Tastes mild like onion. Often used in soups and stews.
Parsnip
A pale root vegetable, sweet and nutty in flavour. Usually roasted, boiled, or used in soups and stews.
Bitter Gourd
A green vegetable with rough skin and bitter taste. Cooked in curries or fried. Known for health benefits.
Coriander Leaf
A green herb with fresh flavour. Used for garnishing, cooking, and seasoning. Adds fragrance and taste to many dishes.
FAQs about Vegetable Names
What are the most common vegetable names in English?
Some common vegetables are carrot, potato, tomato, onion, cucumber, spinach, and cabbage.
How can I learn vegetable names in English with pictures?
You can learn vegetable names by using image lists, flashcards, and online resources that show both the name and picture together.
Why is it important to know vegetable names in English?
It helps in daily conversations, shopping, cooking, and learning healthy food vocabulary in English.
What is the difference between fruits and vegetables in English?
Fruits usually have seeds and a sweet taste, while vegetables are other edible parts of plants like roots, leaves, or stems.
Where can I find a full list of vegetable names in English with images?
You can check online vocabulary blogs, learning websites, or illustrated lists that show each vegetable with its picture and name.
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