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    Home » Kitchen Tips

    Vegetables That Start With I

    Published: May 10, 2022 · Modified: Jun 8, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Chalkboard with vegetables at the bottom and text: vegetables that start with I.

    If you're looking for a list of vegetables that start with I, we've got it right here for you, from Iceberg Lettuce to Ivy Gourd. Here are not only the 6 veggies beginning with I, but also lots of information, classifications, recipes, pictures, and more.

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    Vegetables That Start With H

    If you're looking for a list of vegetables that start with i, then we've got them right here for you, all 6 of them!

    You might be wondering about them for a school project, quiz, or if you're just curious. Well, here ya go!

    We've gathered all the veggies starting with the letter H and listed them right here for you.

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

    If you know of any other i vegetables, then let us know in the comments and we can add them to this epic list.

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    • List of vegetables beginning with I
    • More information on the vegetables

    Vegetable Classifications

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

    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 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.

    Please note that this vegetables that start with I list was made with culinary vegetables listed.

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    List of vegetables beginning with I

    Here is the list of 6 veggies starting with the letter i!

    1. Iceberg Lettuce
    2. Ice Cream Bean
    3. Irish Moss
    4. Italian Red Onion
    5. Italian Sweet Pepper
    6. Ivy Gourd

    More information on the vegetables

    Half a head of iceberg lettuce.
    Iceberg Lettuce

    Iceberg lettuce

    Leaves. This popular round, closely packed head of lettuce has a mild taste and high water content. The crisp leaves are a great addition to salads, sandwiches, or burgers. Iceberg lettuce is 96% water. Try it in Braised Iceberg Lettuce.

    Ice Cream Bean

    Seeds & Pods. Ice Cream Bean (Inga edulis) is a South American bean tree that can grow up to 30 metres. It produces bean pods that grow up to 2 metres long. Inside, the Ice Cream Bean has many large dark seeds covered in a fluffy coating that has a sweet flavor similar to vanilla ice cream! The seeds can be used in recipes, or eaten raw as a sweet snack.

    Irish moss

    Leaves. Irish Moss (chondrus crispus) is also known as carrageen moss. Despite the name, it isn't actually a moss, but is an algae or seaweed. It is a species of red algae that can be found growing on the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America. Considered to have numerous health benefits, it is often taken as a tonic. Try it in this Irish Moss Drink.

    Italian Red Onion

    Roots. Italian Red Onions (Cipolla Rossa di Tropea) are a variety of onion with a purple/red exterior and white inside. It has a stronger and sweeter taste/aroma than other onions. It is produced in Capo Vaticano, near Tropea in southern Italy. Try it in this Onion Tarte Tatin.

    Italian Sweet Pepper

    Fruits. Italian Sweet Peppers are similar to bell peppers or capsicum but have a longer shape and a sweeter taste, without the bitter aftertaste the other varieties can have. They can be eaten raw or cooked.
    Try them in vegan stuffed peppers.

    Ivy Gourd

    Fruits. Ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) is also known as scarlet gourd, kowai fruit or tindora. The tropical vine grows in tropical climates, and is popular in Indian, Thai and Malaysian cuisines. Ivy Grourd have a crunchy texture and can be eaten cooked or raw. Although it is botanically a fruit, it is cooked like a vegetable. Try it in this Ivy Gourd Stir Fry.

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    That's it! I hope you've found this list of 6 'Vegetables starting with I' useful. If any are missing, let us know in the comments and we'll add them.

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