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    Home » Kitchen Tips

    Vegetables That Start With B

    Published: Mar 16, 2022 · Modified: Apr 6, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    A wooden board with vegetables and text: vegetables that start with B.

    Looking for a list of vegetables that start with B? Then this list is for you, from Brussels Sprouts to Bai Yor Leaf! We've gathered 20 veggies that start with B, plus information, classification, recipes, tips, and more.

    A wooden board with vegetables and text: vegetables that start with B.

    If you're looking for a list of vegetables that start with B, then you've come to the right place!

    Maybe you need to know which veg starts with a B for a school project, or perhaps you're just curious! Well, here they are.

    We've gathered all the veggies that begin with the letter B and listed them right here for you. There are 20 of them!

    But that's not all! We've also given you information, plus links to recipes so you can try these vegetables yourself at home.

    So, if you've been scratching your head to figure out all the B veggies, then look no further.

    If you know of any other B vegetables, then let us know in the comments and we can add them in.

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    • Vegetable Classifications
    • Vegetables beginning with B
    • More information about the Vegetables

    Vegetable Classifications

    A few notes before we launch into the list of vegetables that start with B.

    There are some vegetables that we think of as fruits and some fruits that we think of as vegetables.

    There are 3 classifications of "Vegetable": culinary, botanical, and legal.

    Culinary Vegetables: These are edible plants and plant parts that are considered veggies for cooking purposes. They are usually savory or are put into savory dishes. This includes pumpkins, eggplant, tomatoes and bell peppers, which are, botanically speaking, fruits. This list of 'B' vegetable names will focus on culinary veggies.

    Botanical Vegetables: Botany is the study of plants. Botanically, a fruit is seed-bearing and develops from the ovary of a flowering plant, while vegetables are all other parts of the plant, such as roots, stems and leaves.

    Legal Vegetables: Some edible plants are legally classified as vegetables for tariff, tax, and regulatory purposes. T

    This vegetables that start with B list was made with culinary vegetables listed.

    If you spot any culinary veggies that are missing, let us know in the comments so we can update our list!

    A chalkboard with vegetables, and text: Vegetables That Start With B.

    Vegetables beginning with B

    Here is the list of 12 veggies starting with the letter B!

    • Banana Squash
    • Bai Yor Leaf
    • Bamboo Shoots
    • Beans
    • Beans, green
    • Beansprouts
    • Beets
    • Bell Peppers
    • Betel Leaf
    • Black Turtle Beans
    • Black Eyed Peas
    • Broccoli
    • Broccolini
    • Broccoli Rabe
    • Broccoflower
    • Bok Choi
    • Broad Beans
    • Brussels Sprouts
    • Buttercup Squash
    • Butternut Squash

    More information about the Vegetables

    Banana Squash

    Fruits. Banana Squash is a large winter squash. It has an elongated banana-like shape, with pale blue, pink, or orange skin, and bright orange flesh.

    They can grow to 2-3 feet long, with a diameter of about 6 inches. These huge squashes have a mild, sweet, nutty flavor, similar to butternut squash, and can be used in many dishes.

    Try it roasted, steamed, baked, boiled, or used in dishes. Find out how to cook banana squash.

    Bai Yor Leaf

    Leaves. Also known as Indian Mulberry Leaf, Bai Yor Leaves are from a tobacco-like plant and they have an earthy, bitter flavor. Popular in the Philippines and Thailand, Bai Yor Leaves are often shredded and used in curry.

    Bamboo Shoots

    Stems. Bamboo shoots are a stem vegetable from the tender, young edible shoots of some species of bamboo. They are used as vegetables in many Asian dishes. Bamboo shoots are sold fresh, dried, and canned. Try braised bamboo shoots.

    A pile of dried beans.
    Beans

    Beans

    Legumes. Beans are classified as a legume because they are the seeds of flowering plants in the Fabacea family.

    Typically, beans grow in pods with multiple beans inside. Other types of legumes are peanuts, lentils, and peas. There are many varieties of beans and they're popular around the world. Types of beans include kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans, and great northern beans.

    Try them in Mexican Bean Soup, Red Bean Stew, or Rajma Masala (Kidney Bean Curry).

    Are beans vegetables or legumes?

    Legumes: Beans are legumes, which is a classification of vegetables that have edible seeds inside of a pod. They include beans, lentils, peas, and peanuts.

    Green beans on a table.
    Beans

    Beans, green

    Seeds & Pods, fruits. Green beans are also known as French beans, string beans, snap beans and haricot vert. Many are eaten with their pods, though others are shelled and the seeds inside are eaten. They can be roasted, steamed, boiled and sauteed.

    Try green beans almondine.

    A pile of bean sprouts.
    Bean Sprouts

    Bean Sprouts

    Seeds & pods. Bean sprouts are the young shoots of sprouted mung beans. Popular in Asian cooking, they're often added to stir-fries.

    Try cooking finely chopped onion and garlic in a pan, then add bean sprouts and a dash of soy sauce and briefly saute as a tasty side dish.

    A bunch of beetroot on a black board.
    Beets

    Beetroot

    Roots, leaves and stems. Beets are a root vegetable, but you can also eat their leaves (beet greens) and stems if you're lucky enough to find fresh ones with the tops still attached. Most commonly found in a dark purple color, you can also find them golden yellow and striped (called candy cane or chioggia beets). They can be eaten in many ways, and can add a great natural purple color to dishes.

    Try beet pizza, beet soup or beet burgers. The sweetness of beets also makes it perfect for vegetable desserts. Try it in beet chocolate cake.

    Three bell peppers.
    Bell Peppers

    Bell Peppers

    Fruits. Also known as capsicum, peppers or sweet peppers, Bell Peppers are a fruit that can be found typically in green, yellow, orange and red. Green peppers are the most bitter, and they increase in sweetness with red being the sweetest and also having the most phytonutrients.

    Try them in vegan stuffed peppers. Botanically speaking, bell peppers are fruit, but in culinary terms, they are considered vegetables.

    Betel Leaf

    Leaves. Popular in Thailand, Betel Leaves are pretty heart-shaped green leaves usually used as an edible wrapping for hors d'ouevres such as Miang Kham (leaf-wrapped salad bites).

    Black Turtle Beans

    Seeds & Pods. Black beans (also called Black Turtle Beans) are small black-colored beans with a smooth texture and mild taste. They are popularly used in Mexican and Brazilian cuisine, as well as Cajun and Creole recipes.

    Try them in soups, chillis, stews, casseroles, and tacos. Check out this list of Black Bean Recipes.

    A bowl of raw dried black eyed peas.
    Black-Eyed Peas

    Black Eyed Peas

    Seeds & Pods. Black-Eyed Peas are a popular Southern staple in many dishes, where they're considered to be good luck when eaten on New Year's Day. Don't be fooled by their name, they are beans, not peas. These small beige beans have a black spot, which lends to the name 'black-eyed peas'. You'll love their mild earthy flavor and a creamy texture.

    Use them in soups, stews, casseroles, etc... Try them in these Southern Black Eyed Peas.

    Broccoli on a wooden table.
    Broccoli

    Broccoli

    Flowers. Broccoli is a brassica or cruciferous vegetable from the cabbage family. Its large flowering head, as well as the stalk and small leaves, are all edible. The popular vegetable can be enjoyed in many dishes, from soups and stews to side dishes. Try this broccoli salad.

    Broccolini

    Flowers. Also known as tenderstem, broccolini is sweeter than broccoli and has thinner long edible stems. The entire broccolini vegetable (leaves, young stems, shoots, and flowers) are edible. Add it to stir-fries, soups, or serve as a side dish, grilled, steamed or roasted. Try it in this tenderstem and mushroom one pot pasta.

    Broccoli Rabe

    Flowers. Broccoli Rabe (also called rapini or rapa) is similiar to broccolini, but is leafier with thin stems and small florets that are sparser than the florets on regular broccoli. It is a dark green vegetable in the turnip family. It's popular in Italian cooking.

    A raw, whole romanesco.
    Broccoflower

    Broccoflower

    Flowers. Broccoflower (also known as romanesco, romanesque cauliflower, fractal broccoli, green cauliflower, or roman cauliflower) has a distinctive look with a yellow/green colour and florets that grow in geometric fractals. It has a delicate, slightly nutty flavor.

    Broccoflower is a Brassica (cruciferous vegetables) and can be eaten raw or cooked and can be steamed, roasted, boiled, or stir-fried, like cauliflower. If yours comes with the leaves attached, you can wash them and cook them like kale.

    Try it in this Roasted Romanesco Salad or even in Romanesco Cookies.

    Bok choi on a table.
    Bok Choi

    Bok Choi

    Leaves. Bok choi (also known as bok choy or pak choi) is an Asian leafy green vegetable and a type of Chinese cabbage. It is a member of the brassica or cruciferous family. The dark green leaves grows from small clusters of short pale white stems. Use it in salads, soups, stir-fries and fillings for spring rolls, dumplings and potstickers.

    Wooden table with pods and broad beans.
    Broad Beans

    Broad Beans

    Seeds & pods, fruits. Broad beans (also known as fava beans) are a legume in the pea and bean family. The large beans grow inside large pods that are discarded after shelling unless picked very young. How to cook broad beans.

    Check out this in-depth guide to Broad Beans, including information, prep, storage, and recipes.

    Brussels sprouts in a bowl on an old wooden table.
    Brussels Sprouts

    Brussels Sprouts

    Leaves. Brussels Sprouts are a nutritious cruciferous vegetable. They look like tiny cabbages and are edible buds that grow on a tall stalk. They can taste very sulfurous and bitter if overcooked, so try roasted balsamic Brussels sprouts as a tasty side dish. You'll also love Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts and Creamy Brussels Sprout Pasta.

    Fun fact: Brussels sprouts are named after the Belgian city they were cultivated in during the 16th Century. They're still very popular in Brussels to this day.

    Cut open butternut squash on a wooden table.
    Butternut Squash

    Buttercup Squash

    Fruits. Buttercup Squash, are round and dark green, with a flat top and orange flesh. They have a sweet taste and dry texture. Find the winter squash at farmer's markets from fall through winter.

    Try baking them with fillings, such as in this Baked Buttercup Squash with Apples.

    Cut open butternut squash on a wooden table.
    Butternut Squash

    Butternut Squash

    Fruits. Butternut squash (aka butternut pumpkin or gamma) is a versatile squash has a long neck and bulbous end where the seeds are. It is a winter squash and grows on a vine. The thin peel can be eaten and left on when cooked if desired. Try it in stuffed butternut squash or chocolate squash cake.

    That's it! I hope you've found this list of 'Vegetables that start with B' useful. If any are missing, let us know in the comments and we'll add them in.

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