Chap 6/Level 2 - Vegetables

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Which vegetable grows on a tall, thick stalk and resembles miniature cabbages?

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Brussels sprouts

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In the United States, what are the four main groups of lettuce?

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Butterhead, crisphead, leaf, and romaine

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Which vegetable grows on a tall, thick stalk and resembles miniature cabbages?

Brussels sprouts

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In the United States, what are the four main groups of lettuce?

Butterhead, crisphead, leaf, and romaine

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

Field mixes

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Which is a seed blend that includes a variety of leafy lettuce and other greens?

Mesclun mix

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Which is a tuber vegetable?

Sweet potato

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Which is a fundamental ingredient in mirepoix?

Celery

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Which lettuce is the most flavorful?

Romaine

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Which vegetable is actually a type of beet that does not have a root?

Swiss chard

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Which vegetable in the onion family has the mildest flavor?

Leeks

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Button and shiitake are types of

mushrooms

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Which cooking method is most appropriate for eggplant?

Broiling

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Which cooking method is best to retain vitamins and minerals?

Steaming

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Which cooking method is best for vegetables with little or no skin?

Sauteing

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What is the best way to store roots and tubers?

Dry and unpeeled in a cool, dark area

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Cucumbers are what type of vegetable?

Fruit

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Which type of vegetable is asparagus?

Stem

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Potatoes and yams are what type of vegetable?

Tuber

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Which class of vegetables includes broccoli and cauliflower?

Flower

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Sticks or pieces of raw vegetables with a dipping sauce can be served as a appetizer called

crudités

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An avocado falls into which vegetable classification?

Fruit

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Corn is which type of vegetable?

Seed

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A turnip is classified as which type of vegetable?

Root

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A carrot is which type of vegetable?

Root

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Mushrooms are fungi and are classified as which type of vegetable?

Stem

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Vegetables of what category come from flowering plants and have seeds?

Fruit vegetables

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Butterhead and romaine are varieties of

lettuce

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Which of the following is a fruit vegetable?

Bell pepper

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Which cut is commonly used on smaller foods, such as garlic, herbs, and ginger?

Mincing

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Vidalia and pearl are varieties of

onion

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Why do most vegetables need to be kept dry?

Excess moisture causes produce to spoil quickly

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Which vegetable family does brassica belong to?

Cabbage

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Vegetables are grown indoor year-round, under regulated temperatures and light, in nutrient-enriched water through

hydroponic farming

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Which cooking method quickly and partially cooks vegetables in hot water or oil before shocking them in cold water to halt the cooking process?

Blanching

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Which green is the most adaptable in the kitchen?

Spinach

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What is the most common type of pea?

Green garden pea

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Which vegetable is the immature flower of a thistle plant?

Artichoke

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Which is the most appropriate cooking method for cabbage and celery?

Braising

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Cutting a product into cubes with a chef's knife is called

dicing

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Even with proper storage, most foodservice operations do not keep produce for more than

4 days

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Chili peppers and squash are what type of vegetables?

Fruit