Vegetables are foods we eat every day. Learning vegetable names in English helps you talk about food and cooking in daily life. This page gives you a simple and clear list of common vegetables in English for ESL learners.
Common Vegetable Names in English
This section shows a list of common vegetable names used in everyday English. Some vegetables are fruits in science, but in cooking, we usually call them vegetables. This list focuses on how these foods are commonly used and spoken about in daily life.
Common Vegetables (Alphabetical List)
- Acorn squash
- Amaranth
- Arrowroot
- Artichoke
- Asparagus
- Beans
- Beetroot (Beet)
- Bell pepper (Capsicum)
- Bitter gourd
- Bok choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Butternut squash
- Cabbage
- Cardoon
- Carrot
- Cassava
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chard
- Chayote
- Chickpeas
- Chili pepper (Red chili)
- Chinese cabbage (Napa cabbage)
- Chives
- Collard greens
- Coriander leaf (Cilantro)
- Corn (Maize)
- Cucumber
- Daikon
- Dandelion greens
- Edamame
- Eggplant (Aubergine)
- Elephant garlic
- Endive
- Escarole
- Fava beans
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Garlic scapes
- Ginger
- Gourds
- Green beans
- Green onion (Scallion)
- Habanero pepper
- Horseradish
- Hubbard squash
- Jerusalem artichoke
- Jicama
- Kabocha squash
- Kale
- Kelp
- Kohlrabi
- Land cress
- Leek
- Lettuce
- Lima beans
- Malanga
- Mint (Peppermint)
- Mung beans
- Mushrooms
- Mustard greens
- Nopales
- Okra
- Onion
- Orach
- Pak choi
- Parsley root
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Peppadew pepper
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Purslane
- Radicchio
- Red cabbage
- Red onion
- Rhubarb
- Romaine lettuce
- Rutabaga
- Salsify
- Snap peas
- Snow peas
- Sorrel
- Spaghetti squash
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet potato
- Swiss chard
- Taro
- Tatsoi
- Tomatillo
- Tomato
- Turnip
- Watercress
- Watermelon radish
- Wheatgrass
- Winter melon
- Yam
- Yellow squash
- Zucchini
List of 100+ Vegetable Names with Facts
- Acorn squash – A winter squash with a hard green skin. It is often baked or roasted.
- Amaranth – A leafy vegetable and grain. People cook the leaves or seeds.
- Arrowroot – A white starch used to thicken soups and sauces.
- Artichoke – A large green vegetable. People eat the soft parts inside.
- Asparagus – A long green vegetable. It is often grilled or steamed.
- Beans – Small seeds that grow in pods. They are high in protein.
- Beetroot (Beet) – A red root vegetable. It tastes sweet when cooked.
- Bell pepper – A colorful vegetable (red, green, yellow). It is not spicy.
- Bitter gourd – A green vegetable with a bitter taste. It is common in Asian food.
- Bok choy – A type of Chinese cabbage. It is often used in soups.
- Broccoli – A green vegetable with small flowers. It is very healthy.
- Brussels sprouts – Small green vegetables that look like tiny cabbages.
- Butternut squash – A sweet orange squash. It is often used in soup.
- Cabbage – A round leafy vegetable. It can be green or red.
- Carrot – An orange root vegetable. Rabbits like carrots.
- Cassava – A starchy root vegetable. People boil or fry it.
- Cauliflower – A white vegetable. It looks like broccoli.
- Celery – A long green vegetable. It is crunchy and fresh.
- Chickpeas – Round beans used in hummus and salads.
- Chili pepper – A small spicy pepper. Be careful when eating it.
- Corn (Maize) – A yellow vegetable with many kernels. It is sweet.
- Cucumber – A long green vegetable. It has a lot of water.
- Eggplant (Aubergine) – A purple vegetable. It is soft when cooked.
- Garlic – A strong-smelling vegetable. It adds flavor to food.
- Ginger – A spicy root. It is used in cooking and tea.
- Green beans – Long thin beans. They are often boiled or fried.
- Lettuce – A leafy vegetable used in salads.
- Mushrooms – They grow in dark places. They are soft and tasty.
- Onion – A round vegetable. It can make your eyes water.
- Potato – A starchy vegetable. People fry, boil, or bake it.
- Pumpkin – A large orange squash. It is used in soup and pie.
- Spinach – A dark green leaf. It is very healthy.
- Sweet potato – A sweet root vegetable with orange flesh.
- Tomato – A red fruit used as a vegetable in cooking.
- Zucchini – A long green squash. It is soft when cooked.
Different Types of Vegetables
Vegetables can be grouped by how they grow or how we use them in cooking. These groups help English learners remember vegetable names more easily.
Root Vegetables
Root vegetables grow under the ground.
- Carrot
- Potato
- Sweet potato
- Onion
- Garlic
- Beetroot
👉 Example:
- I like carrots and potatoes.
Leafy Vegetables
Leafy vegetables have green leaves.
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Cabbage
- Swiss chard
👉 Example:
- She eats spinach every day.
Starchy Vegetables
Starchy vegetables give us energy.
- Potato
- Sweet potato
- Corn
- Peas
- Pumpkin
👉 Example:
- Potatoes are very filling.
Nightshade Vegetables
Nightshade vegetables belong to the same plant family.
- Tomato
- Potato (white)
- Eggplant
- Bell pepper
- Chili pepper
👉 Example:
- I don’t eat spicy chili peppers.
Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables are very healthy.
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Kale
- Brussels sprouts
👉 Example:
- Broccoli is good for you.
List of Vegetables – Created by 7ESL
ma.r.r
Wednesday 11th of November 2020
hi
Aggie
Thursday 16th of May 2019
There are mistakes in the first picture (chives and beetroot).
Francesca
Thursday 16th of May 2019
Hi, is it possible to download the pics? Thanks.