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    Home » Kitchen Tips

    Vegetables That Start With J

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

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    Chalkboard with vegetables and text: Vegetables That Start With J.

    If you're looking for a list of vegetables that start with J, we've got it right here for you, from jalapeno to jicama. Here are not only the 5 veggies beginning with J, but also lots of information, classifications, recipes, pictures, and more.

    Chalkboard with vegetables and text: Vegetables That Start With J.
    Vegetables That Start With J

    We've gathered all the veggies starting with the letter J and listed them right here for you. All in one place!

    But that's not all, no siree. 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 J vegetables, then let us know in the comments and we can add them to this epic list.

    Whether you need to know for a school project, quiz night or just curious, we've got you covered.

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    • Vegetable Classifications
    • List of vegetables beginning with J
    • More information on the vegetables

    Vegetable Classifications

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

    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.

    NOTE: This vegetables that start with J list was made with culinary vegetables listed.

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    List of vegetables beginning with J

    Here is the list of 5 veggies starting with the letter J!

    1. Jackfruit
    2. Jalapeno
    3. Japanese Mustard Greens
    4. Jerusalem Artichokes
    5. Jicama

    More information on the vegetables

    Jackfruit

    Fruits. Although a fruit, young jackfruit is treated in culinary terms like a vegetable. Jackfruit is a very large, knobbly green fruit that contains yellow 'bulbs'.

    Jackfruit is usually found canned and is very popular in vegan cooking because it has a mild, sweet taste (and acts as a flavor sponge in dishes) and a meaty texture. Try barbecue pulled jackfruit.

    Jalapeno

    Fruits. The jalapeño (Capsicum annuum) is a medium-sized pod chile pepper. When mature, it is approximately 5–10 cm long and hangs down with a firm, round flesh, and is 25–38 mm wide. Jalapeno has a heat scale of 4,000 to 8,500 Scoville units. You can buy them fresh, canned, jarred or pickled.

    Japanese Mustard Greens

    Leaves. Japanese mustard greens (also called mizuna or kyona) are a leafy green vegetable in the family Brassicaceae. Originally cultivated in Kyoto, they are now grown throughout Japan.

    The greens are a great source of vitamin C, as well as iron and calcium. They are in season from October to March.

    It grows as a large rosette with feathery leaves. Japanese mustard greens have a peppery, cabbage flavor. Use them raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries. Try it in Mizuna Salad.

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    Jerusalem Artichokes

    Jerusalem Artichokes

    Roots. Jerusalem artichokes, also called sunchokes, are a tuberous root. Despite the name, they aren't actually part of the artichoke family but are a species of sunflower. They're similar to a potato or turnip with a sweet, nutty flavor. They're usually cooked, but can also be eaten raw. Try Jersusalem artichoke soup.

    Jicama

    Roots. Jicama (pronounced HEE-kah-mah) is a round tuberous root vegetable with a pale brown thin skin and a starchy white dense interior. It has a sweet, nutty flavor, and a crisp, crunchy texture, like a cross between a potato and an apple. Jicama can be eaten raw or cooked.

    In Mexico, it is served raw as a street food snack. Cut the peeled jicama into thin slices or sticks, then sprinkle with lime juice, chili powder and salt.

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    That's it! I hope you've found this list of 5 'Vegetables starting with J' useful. If any are missing, let us know in the comments and we'll add them.

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