6 Vegetables That You Might Not See Before

Vegetables are parts of plants that are consumed by humans which contain lots of nutrients and minerals. Usually we see broccoli, carrots and cabbages in most of our meals, however, do you know that they are up to 20,000 types of edible plants? Let me share with you 6 uncommon vegetables you might not know.

• Fiddleheads

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Fiddleheads are actually a fern and not a vegetable. They are normally being picked when they are still young and rolled up. They contain many different vitamins and minerals, and should be boiled or steamed before consumption to remove the shikimic acid. It tastes like asparagus with a bit of nuttiness.

• Dulse

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Although it looks like red cabbage, Dulse is actually a type of seaweed that is attached to rocks as it grows. It can be eaten fried or fresh and is full of nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium, and protein. Fun Fact: It actually tastes like bacon with a savoury taste.

• Romanesco Broccoli 

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Romanesco is part of the cauliflower family. It has a similar taste to cauliflower but a little milder and sweeter. However, the most unusual part of this vegetable is the spiral-like shape with a bright green colour which attracts much attention.

• Tomatillo

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Does this name seem familiar to you? It is actually part of the Tomato family (Nightshade Family) grown in warm climates. The difference between Tomatillo and Tomato is that when they are ripe, Tomatillo stays green while Tomato turns red and there is an unique appearance of Tomatillo which is the husk. Tomatillo have papery husks which have to be peeled before eating.

• Dragon Carrot

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You might be thinking about what is the difference between a normal carrot and a Dragon Carrot. Dragon Carrot has a vibrant purple skin with bright orange flesh and unusual yellow core which actually looks like a sweet potato. What makes it unique is the antioxidants anthocyanins in it. They are mostly found in purple vegetables which can help with aging and heart diseases.

• White Asparagus

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Many of you might have seen a green asparagus before but have you seen a white one before? White asparagus is simply green asparagus that has never seen the sunlight. It is being covered or hidden under the shade. Although it tastes grassy and a hint of bitterness, it is sweeter than the green asparagus.

Out of all the 6 vegetables mentioned above, how many of it have you seen before or even heard about? Eating vegetables are of paramount importance. It provides the vitamins you will need and also helps to reduce blood pressure.

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