Preparation
What is the phrase that should vegetables be cooked to, meaning "to the tooth"
What is Al Dente
What food should be stored in a cool, dimly lit place with air circulation?
What is garlic.
This is the freshest way to get produce
What is buying from a local farm
What classification of vegetables are squash, eggplant, and tomatoes?
What are fruit vegetables
What macronutrient provides glucose for the body which is converted to energy
What are carbohydrates
What is it called when vegetables are cooked in boiling water, then placed in cold water to stop the cooking process?
What is blanching
What type of vegetable should be rinsed, wrapped in paper towels, and refrigerated in a sealed container?
What are leafy greens
This condition should be considered when shopping for veggies
What is ripe, crisp, and fresh
This type of vegetable grows in the ground. Example: Carrot
What are root vegetables
The human body requires larger amounts of____ nutrients while smaller amounts of ____ nutrients
What are macro nutrients and micro nutrients
The vegetable becomes dull which makes the vegetable take bland and unpleaseant
These types of veggies should be stored in a wire mesh/natural fiver basket at room temperature
What are root vegetables
This color/texture should be considered when shopping for veggies
What classification of vegetables are squash, eggplant, and tomatoes?
What are fruit vegetables
These types of nutrients inclusive protein, fat, and carbohydrates, and are needed in larger quantities for energy
What are macronutrients
What does the cooking process do for vegetables?
What is exposing better flavor, creates a softer texture, and also releases some nutrients
This food classification should be stored fresh/uncut in a cool, dark place or cut in an airtight container in the fridge
What are stalks
This weight should be considered when shopping for veggies
What is heavy for the size
What are layers of fleshy leaves surrounding the underground part of the stem.
What are bulb vegetables
This nutrient aids in the development of the brain, spine, and the production of cells.
What is folate
This veggie is washed by scrubbing under cool running water with a veggie brush
What is tough veg
These vegetables should be wrapped in a paper towel and refrigerated in open paper bags
What are fungi
Extra large, overripe, wilted, decayed, and damaged produce
What are things to avoid when shopping for veggies
This type of veggie grows largely underground from the root of the plant
What are tubers
This macronutrient is found in broccoli, helps digestion and prevents constipation
What is dietary fiber