Food Ingredients - Nightshades and Marrow Vegetables

Here you will learn the names of nightshades and marrow vegetables in English such as "pumpkin", "okra", and "zucchini".

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Food Ingredients
cucumber [noun]

a long fruit that has thin green skin and is used a lot in salads

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eggplant [noun]

a vegetable with dark purple skin, which is eaten cooked

Ex: They harvested fresh eggplants from the garden to use in ratatouille , a traditional French dish .
pumpkin [noun]

a large thick-skinned and round fruit with orange-yellow flesh and edible seeds

Ex: The farmer 's market had a display of pumpkins in various shapes and sizes for sale .
gourd [noun]

a fruit from the family Cucurbitaceae, characterized by a hard outer shell and a hollow interior

Ex: She picked a small gourd from the garden and used it as a decorative vase for fresh flowers on her dining table .
squash [noun]

a group of edible plants that are typically harvested and cooked while still immature

Ex: He grew a beautiful yellow squash in his backyard garden and used it to make a delicious food.

a small green fruit with a tart flavor commonly used in Mexican cuisine

Ex: My grandparents discovered the unique flavor of tomatillos while traveling in Mexico.
marrow [noun]

a large long vegetable of the squash family with green skin and white flesh, grown on the ground

Ex: My mother added diced marrow to a summer salad , providing a refreshing and nutritious element to the mix .
zucchini [noun]

a long and thin vegetable with dark green skin

Ex: They grew zucchini in their garden and had an abundant harvest this summer .

a small hollow fruit, typically red or green, etc., used in cooking or eaten raw

Ex: I like to stuff bell peppers with rice and meat for a hearty meal .

a variety of chili pepper known for its hot and spicy flavor

Ex: My son dislikes the taste of cayenne pepper as he finds it too spicy .
jalapeno [noun]

a type of chili pepper known for its medium heat and distinct flavor

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chile [noun]

a spicy pepper commonly used in various cuisines for its heat and flavor

Ex: I believe that chiles are an essential ingredient in many traditional cuisines worldwide .
tomato [noun]

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

Ex: She diced the tomato and mixed it with avocado , cilantro , and lime juice to make a refreshing salsa .

a small-sized variety of tomato known for its sweet flavor and small, round shapees

Ex: My son never forgets to pack a few cherry tomatoes in his lunchbox .

a variety of tomato that is known for its oval shape and meaty texture

Ex: I like it when my mother blends the plum tomatoes into a smooth tomato soup .

a large and meaty variety of tomato known for its robust flavor

Ex: He sliced the beefsteak tomato and stacked it on a burger for a juicy and flavorful bite .

a winter squash variety characterized by its small size and distinctive acorn-like shape

Ex: Including acorn squash in your diet can provide a rich supply of vitamins A and C.

a bell-shaped vegetable that grows on the ground with a sweet yellowish-orange flesh and many seeds

Ex: She decided to make a creamy butternut squash soup for her family 's Sunday lunch .
okra [noun]

long green edible pods, mucilaginous in texture, commonly cooked in soups, stews, or sautéed

Ex: The soup included chopped okra for flavor and texture .
capsicum [noun]

a vegetable commonly known as bell pepper or sweet pepper, with a mild and slightly sweet flavor

Ex: I 'm not a fan of spicy foods , but I really enjoy the mild flavor of yellow capsicum .
chilli [noun]

the red or green fruit of a particular type of pepper plant, used in cooking for its hot taste

Ex: I ’m making a hearty bowl of chilli for dinner tonight .

a hollow fruit with a sweet taste and green color, eaten raw or cooked

Ex: I like the mild spiciness and crisp texture that green pepper adds to my omelettes .

a large hollow fruit, typically red, green, orange or yellow, eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked

Ex: I enjoy the vibrant colors of sweet peppers in my salad , as they add a visual appeal to the dish .
calabash [noun]

gourd-like fruit that is typically used for culinary and decorative purposes

Ex: She found a large , dried calabash and thought it would make a unique musical instrument .
pepper [noun]

a hollow fruit, typically red, green, or yellow, eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked with other food

Ex:
chipotle [noun]

a type of smoked and dried jalapeño pepper that is often used as a spice or sauce in Mexican cuisine

Ex: He ordered a burrito with chipotle sauce , enjoying the smoky and spicy flavor it added to the dish .
pimento [noun]

a type of pepper known for its sweet and mild flavor

Ex: We enjoyed a delicious stuffed chicken dish with pimento and cheese filling .

a type of pepper with a very hot taste that is red in color

Ex: They made a fresh salad with chopped red pepper , cucumbers , and feta cheese .