Chap 6/Level 2 - Vegetables

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

Brussels sprouts

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

Butterhead, crisphead, leaf, and romaine

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

Field mixes

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

Mesclun mix

Which is a tuber vegetable?

Sweet potato

Which is a fundamental ingredient in mirepoix?

Celery

Which lettuce is the most flavorful?

Romaine

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

Swiss chard

Which vegetable in the onion family has the mildest flavor?

Leeks

Button and shiitake are types of

mushrooms

Which cooking method is most appropriate for eggplant?

Broiling

Which cooking method is best to retain vitamins and minerals?

Steaming

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

Sauteing

What is the best way to store roots and tubers?

Dry and unpeeled in a cool, dark area

Cucumbers are what type of vegetable?

Fruit

Which type of vegetable is asparagus?

Stem

Potatoes and yams are what type of vegetable?

Tuber

Which class of vegetables includes broccoli and cauliflower?

Flower

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

crudités

An avocado falls into which vegetable classification?

Fruit

Corn is which type of vegetable?

Seed

A turnip is classified as which type of vegetable?

Root

A carrot is which type of vegetable?

Root

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

Stem

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

Fruit vegetables

Butterhead and romaine are varieties of

lettuce

Which of the following is a fruit vegetable?

Bell pepper

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

Mincing

Vidalia and pearl are varieties of

onion

Why do most vegetables need to be kept dry?

Excess moisture causes produce to spoil quickly

Which vegetable family does brassica belong to?

Cabbage

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

hydroponic farming

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

Which green is the most adaptable in the kitchen?

Spinach

What is the most common type of pea?

Green garden pea

Which vegetable is the immature flower of a thistle plant?

Artichoke

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

Braising

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

dicing

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

4 days

Chili peppers and squash are what type of vegetables?

Fruit