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    Home » Kitchen Tips

    Vegetables That Start With M

    Published: Jul 14, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Chalkboard, vegetables and text: Vegetables That Start With M

    Wondering which are the vegetables that start with M, we've got them all right here for you in a handy list, from Malanga to Mooli. Here are not only the 14 veggies beginning with the letter M, but we'll also give you info, classifications, recipes, pictures, and more.

    Chalkboard, vegetables and text: Vegetables That Start With M

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

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

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

    There are many delicious vegetables that start with the letter M, including mooli, malabar spinach and mung beans.

    If you're looking for fresh and delicious vegetables that start with the letter M, you've come to the right place!

    Our selection of veggies beginning with the letter m includes everything from mushrooms and mangetout to mustard greens and more.

    Jump to:
    • Vegetable Classifications
    • List of vegetables beginning with M
    • More information on the vegetables

    Vegetable Classifications

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

    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 M list was made with culinary vegetables listed.

    Wooden background, vegetables and text: Vegetables That Start With M

    List of vegetables beginning with M

    Here is the list of 14 veggies starting with the letter M!

    1. Malabar Spinach
    2. Malanga
    3. Mallow
    4. Mangetout
    5. Marrow
    6. Methi
    7. Miatake
    8. Microgreens
    9. Mizuna
    10. Mung Beans
    11. Morels
    12. Mushrooms
    13. Mustard Greens
    14. Mooli

    More information on the vegetables

    Malabar Spinach

    Leaves. Also known as Ceylon spinach, Malabar spinach is similar to typical varieties, but its leaves are thicker, so they need to be cooked longer to wilt.

    Malanga

    Root. Malanga is a starchy root vegetable that's similar to taro. It has a hairy brown skin and a white smooth interior and has an earthy, slightly nutty taste. Cook malanga like potatoes: try it in fries, chips, wedges, boiled or mashed.

    Mallow

    Leaves, stems, roots, seeds, flowers. Mallow is a plant in the Malvaceae family (along with okra and hibiscus). The leaves, flowers, stems, roots, and fruits of the plant are all edible.

    The plant is native to Africa, Asia, and Europe, and it has a long history of being used as a food source around the world.

    It is eaten as a vegetable, salad, garnish, or herb in many parts of the world. It has a mild flavor. Try it in mallow soup.

    A pile of mangetout sugar peas.
    Mangetout

    Mangetout

    Seeds & Pods. Mangetout is a variety of pea that is picked while young, so the pod is still thin and flat and the peas are just developing. In French, mangetout means to 'eat it all', and indeed the entire mangetout is eaten, pod and seeds.

    Eat mangetout raw or slice and add them to stir-fries or soup. They can also be lightly steamed as a side dish. Try them in this green vegetable side dish.

    Close up of a marrow courgette zucchini.
    Marrow

    Marrow

    Fruits. Marrow is a mature zucchini (courgette). Leaving them longer to grow means they have thicker skin and more water in the flesh. Marrows can be steamed, baked, fried or roasted. Try it in a stuffed marrow.

    A pile of fenugreek leaves (methi).
    Methi

    Methi (fenugreek)

    Leaves. Fenugreek (also known as methi) is a leafy herb or vegetable that is popular in Indian cookery. The plant's seeds are often used as a spice, while the leaves can be used as a herb for extra flavor, or as a culinary vegetable in a dish.

    The leaves of the fenugreek plant are known as methi in Hindi. They have a strong, slightly bitter taste and are used fresh or dried.

    Find out how to use Fenugreek.

    Maitake mushrooms

    Fungus. Miatake mushrooms are a type of edible mushroom that is native to Japan. They have a white cap and a long, thin stem. Miatake mushrooms have a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are often used in stir-fries and other Asian dishes. Try sauteed miatake mushrooms.

    Microgreens

    Leaves. Microgreens are vegetable greens that are harvested very young. The little leaves are attractive, have more nutrients than if the leaves were left to grow larger, and have a concentrated flavor. Learn how to grow microgreens.

    Mizuna in a pile, also called japanese mustard.
    Mizuna

    Mizuna

    Leaves. Also known as Japanese mustard greens, Mizuna is a leafy green vegetable in the brassica family. It has a slightly peppery taste, similar to arugula, frisee or rocket. In Japan, Mizuna is often pickled, stir-fried or wilted. It can also be used in salad. Try stir fried mizuna and tofu.

    Japanese parsley (mitsuba)

    A pile of mung beans.
    Mung Beans

    Mung Beans

    Seeds. Mung beans are a type of small, green bean (legume) that is popular in many cuisines.

    They have a slightly nutty flavor and can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups to stir-fries. Mung beans are a good source of protein and fiber, and they are also low in calories.

    If you like to cook and are looking for a healthy, versatile ingredient to add to your recipes, mung beans are a great option. Try this Mung Bean Curry.

    A morel mushroom growing.
    Morels

    Morels

    Fungi. Morels are an edible fungus with a brown pointed body and a honeycombed ridged surface. Morels have a deep, earthy, and slightly nutty flavor, with a meaty texture. Try morels sauteed or grilled, or in risotto or pasta.

    Ingredients for mushrooms on toast recipe for vegetarian or vegan breakfast, brunch, lunch or a light dinner. Mushrooms on a wooden table with garlic and sprigs of thyme.
    Mushrooms

    Mushrooms

    Fungi. Mushrooms are fungus that typically takes the form of a stalk with a domed cap that has gills on the underside. Not all wild mushrooms are edible, so buy from stores. Mushrooms can be eaten raw or cooked. Try them sliced raw into a salad, sauteed with a little garlic, and served as Mushrooms on Toast, turned into Mushroom Stock, Mushroom Gravy, or Stuffed Mushrooms as an appetizer.

    Mushrooms have a dense texture and can absorb flavors, so they're a great meat substitute in many dishes for vegans and vegetarians. Try them in Mushroom Stroganoff, Portobello Mushroom Steaks, or Mushroom Wellington.

    Tip: If you leave mushrooms in a sunny window for half an hour, they'll produce more vitamin D!

    Mustard greens

    Leaves. Mustard greens are the edible leaves of the mustard plant. The leaves, seeds, and stems can be eaten. If eating raw in salads, mustard greens best when the plants are young, so they're less tough and have a milder taste. Older mustard greens can still be eaten but are best cooked.

    Mustard greens can be enjoyed similarly to spinach - raw in salads or wilted. Try adding mustard greens instead of kale to Irish Colcannon. Mustard greens are a winter vegetable and are at their best from mid-winter to mid-spring.

    A pile of daikon radish (mooli).
    Mooli

    Mooli

    Root. Mooli (also called daikon) is a type of radish that is particularly popular in Asian cooking. It is a long root, with white flesh.

    How do you eat mooli? Mooli can be eaten raw or cooked. Try it pickled, shredded raw into a salad or in Chinese Turnip Cake.

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    That's it! I hope you've found this list of 14 'Vegetables starting with M' useful. If any are missing, let us know in the comments and we'll add them.

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