10 Lesser Known Vegetables Exist In The World

10 Lesser Known Vegetables Exist In The World

Most of the people starts hating veggies after short interval. In fact the nature itself gives large number of healthy edible vegetables.

1. Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is one of the member of wild cabbage family. It is mainly cultivated and consumed in Kashmir State of India, and can be eaten raw. The natives used to cook almost every part of Kohlrabi.

It becomes a better choice for people who are looking for low calorie foods, which is also a high source of energy. Kohlrabi is also rich in carbohydrate, which makes it to be good for digestion. You will also get boosting of immune system through recipes of kohlrabi.

2. Sunchoke

Sunchoke is also called as Jerusalem Artichoke, and have no relation with that place. It is native to North America, from sunflower family. This root vegetable can be one of the best remedy for diabetes. It is often cooked with other root vegetables.

It has the same calorie value of that of a potato. At the same time it is zero cholesterol and contain only small amount of fats. The presence of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, & Vitamin E in Sunchoke gives protection against cancer.

3. Nopales

Nopales are actually derived from scary looking cactus plants, endemic to Mexico. After the removal of spines the fleshy part of cactus becomes edible. It is used in many Mexican dishes since ancient times.

Having salads and soups made up of Nopales can boost your immunity, tastes just like that of beans. It also becomes a low calorie food.

4. Yardlong

Yardlong is native to warmer regions of Southeast Asia. In fact it only grows up to a length of half a yard, have misleading name for this vegetable. Unlike common beans Yardlong are vigorous climbing veggie using their vines. It also grows within a shorter period, being helpful for cultivators.

As it becomes source of soluble and insoluble fibers, it can prevent cancer causing elements from blood. It contains Vitamin C presence and this low calorie vegetable, empowers immunity.

5. Dulse

Dulse is actually a red seaweed found in the coasts of Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. It is called as vegetable of seas and known as Sol in Iceland. It is a great source of minerals and protein, in fact contains 30 times much potassium than that of banana.

The rich source of minerals in Dulse make it to be the best choice for patients with renal conditions. The strong anti-oxidative property of this seaweed helps to prevent against unhealthy cell growth.

6. Samphire

Samphire grows in rocky and salt rich areas of ocean, where other vegetables won’t grow. It is also called as sea pickle because of rich source of salt.

It is mainly used to make salads and are used along with different fish dishes. The ashes of Samphire are also used to make soap in European countries.

7. Celeriac

This root vegetable is native to Northern Europe. It can be best alternative to potatoes, as it contains very little starch. Celeriac is edible in raw form or can be cooked. Having celeriac dishes also give protection against cancer causing elements.

It contains several minerals such as phosphorus, iron, calcium and manganese, which prevents anemia and balance bone metabolism. The Vitamin K within this root vegetable also helps to increase the bone mass within the body.

8. Oca

This root vegetable is also known as New Zealand Yam after it was introduced in 1800 from South America. As Oca demands specific climate and soil, it is not at all cultivated in North America and in other countries. It can be a best substitute for potatoes and contains starch as same as that of fruits.

When mixed with salads, it gives pleasant smell, much sweeter than that of potatoes. It can be also eaten raw with salt, and tastes good as it is tangy in nature. Oca also becomes rich source of Vitamin C, potassium, iron and vegetable protein.

9. Fiddleheads

Fiddleheads are also known as Ostrich Fern, found within Eastern United States. Keep in mind that not all members of Fiddleheads are edible, some becomes poisonous. It has a unique flavor than that of a vegetable.

Actually Fiddleheads are not cultivated and harvested to become rare. It provides twice as much antioxidant properties as that of blueberries. Fiddlehead also contains high quantity of iron, omega 3 fatty acids and fiber.

10. Romanesco

Romanesco is an edible flower of cauliflower family, native to Italy. It has a unique growth pattern, and have an ornate twist from different green heads. Actually the spirals on the heads found within Romanesco follows the Fibonacci Series.

The presence of zinc within this vegetable becomes very helpful for people who lost the sense of taste. Romanesco can be eaten raw, semi cooked or cooked, and is easily digestible one. This edible flower is also an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and fiber.