vegetables oh so good for you…. learning targets i can identify classifications of vegetables. i...
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Vegetable Classifications Bulbs – Garlic, Onion Flowers – Broccoli, Cauliflower, Artichokes Fruits – Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pumpkins, Peppers Stems – Asparagus, Celery Leaves – Lettuce, Spinach, Cabbage Seeds – Peas, Corn, Beans Tubers – Potatoes Roots – Carrots, Radishes, BeetsTRANSCRIPT
Vegetables
Oh so good for you…
Learning Targets• I can identify classifications of vegetables.• I can describe methods of storing
vegetables.• I can demonstrate how to prepare various
vegetables.
Vegetable Classifications
• Bulbs – Garlic, Onion• Flowers – Broccoli,
Cauliflower, Artichokes• Fruits – Tomatoes, Cucumber,
Pumpkins, Peppers• Stems – Asparagus, Celery• Leaves – Lettuce, Spinach,
Cabbage• Seeds – Peas, Corn, Beans• Tubers – Potatoes• Roots – Carrots, Radishes,
Beets
Nutritional Value of Veggies
Vegetables are an excellent source of…
VitaminsMineral
Selecting Fresh Veggies•Look for…
▫good color, firmness, absence of bruises and decay.
▫medium sized.•Avoid…
▫wilted & misshapen.•Handle…
▫carefully to prevent bruising.•Buy…
▫what you will use in a short time.▫veggies that are in season (Lower $).
Storing Fresh Veggies• In general…
▫refrigerate to prolong freshness.•Do not…
▫refrigerate potatoes, onion, garlic, or tomatoes.
▫Store onions and potatoes together – moisture transfer promotes rot.
•For longer storage…▫keep potatoes and onion away from sunlight.
Canned, Frozen, & Dried Veggies•Canned…
▫ veggies come in whole, sliced, and pieces.▫NO dents, bulges or leaks.
•Freezing…▫helps retain appearance and flavor.
•Dried…▫called LEGUMES.▫choose uniform in size, free of visible
defects, and brightly colored.
Cost•Dried
•Fresh
•Frozen
•Canned
Least Expensive to Most Expensive
Methods of Cooking VeggiesSteaming
Pressure CookingBaking
FryingBroiling
Microwaving