Vegetable Quiz

Which vegetables grow on a tall, thick stalk and resemble miniature cabbages?

• Lettuce

• Brussels sprouts

• Spinach

• Kale

Which salad greens may be more tender and can be planted in the spring for harvest a few weeks later?

• Romaine

• Arugula

• Iceberg

• Endive

Which lettuce is the most flavorful?

• Iceberg

• Butterhead

• Romaine

• Bibb

Tuber vegetables are edible underground stems of a plant. True or false?

• True

• False

Which vegetable in the onion family has the mildest flavor?

• Garlic

• Shallots

• Red onion

• Chives

Button and shiitake are types of

• Fruits

• Legumes

• Mushrooms

• Root vegetables

Which cooking method is most appropriate for eggplant?

• Boiling

• Steaming

• Grilling

• Frying

Which cooking method is best to retain vitamins and minerals?

• Frying

• Boiling

• Steaming

• Baking

What is the best way to store roots and tubers?

• In a warm, dry place

• In a cool, humid place

• In direct sunlight

• At room temperature

What type of vegetable is asparagus?

• Leafy green

• Root vegetable

• Stem vegetable

• Fruit vegetable