Culinary Arts Vegetables curiousphotos blogspot com 1 Objectives

Culinary Arts Vegetables curiousphotos. blogspot. com 1

Objectives 1. Define terms associated with vegetables. 2. Classify vegetables into categories based on the part of plant from which it comes. 3. States rules for storing vegetables. 4. Describe methods for preparing vegetables.

Terminology Vegetable- An edible plant or part of a plant. Flower Vegetables-Vegetables that come from the “head” of the plant. Examples include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. Fruit Vegetables-Vegetables from flowering plants and have seeds. Examples include avocados, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, squash and tomatoes. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Terminology Continued Green Leafy Vegetables-Vegetable plants consisting of leaves. Examples include lettuce, Spring greens, field greens, mustard greens, spinach and Swiss chard. Green leafy vegetables are high in vitamins A and C, iron, and magnesium. Seed or Pod Vegetables-Vegetables that are seeds of the plant or pods from the plant. Examples include corn, peas, beans, and pea pods.

Terminology Continued Root Vegetables-Vegetables that exist above and below the ground. Examples include carrots, beets, radishes, turnips, and onions. These vegetables are rich in sugars, starches, vitamins and minerals. Tuber Vegetables-Vegetables that are fat, underground stems which are capable of generating a new plant. Examples include potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams.

Terminology Continued Stem Vegetables-Vegetable stems that we eat. Examples include asparagus, celery, artichokes, and mushrooms. villageofjoy. com

Classification of Vegetables are classified by their botanical origins or by their edible parts. They may be classified as a: Flower Tuber Fruit Root Green Leafy Stem Seed/Pod Momgoesreen. com

Flower Vegetables that come from the “head” of the plant. Ex. Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower Bestveganguide. com organicmart. com. my Veganonline. org en. wikipedia. org

Fruit Vegetables Biologically fruit but considered vegetables in the culinary world Bfeedme. com Foodsubs. com worcsterallotment. blogspot. com Home. howstuffworks. com Whatscookingamerica. net Bfeedme. com

Green Leafy Vegetables Ex. Lettuce, endive, spinach, field greens Farmerbrownsgarden. com Recipetips. com Dansurface. us www. hort. purdue. edu Foodsubs. com

Seed or Pod Vegetables that are seeds of the plant or pods from the plant. Ex. Green beans, Corn, snap peas, peas Home. howstuffworks. com Scientificamerican. com Urbannext. illinois. edu

Tuber Vegetables that are fat, underground stems which are capable of generating a new plant. Ex. include potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams. Nutrition. about. com gluttonize. wordpress. com recipes. terra-organics. com

Root Vegetables Root vegetables are plant roots used as vegetables. Here "root" means any underground part of a plant. Ex. Onion, Radish, Carrots www. dailyperricone. com Fooddaddy. com gardening. ktsa. com

Stem Vegetables Vegetable stems that we eat. Ex. asparagus, celery, artichokes, and mushrooms. Answers. com www. desktopwp. com www. dkimages. com

Rules for Storing Vegetables 1. Refrigerate most vegetables. 2. Keep most vegetables dry during storage. 4. Root and tubers stored dry and unpeeled in cool, dark area. 5. Refrigerate ripened produce. 6. Never refrigerate potatoes. 7. Vegetables emit gas that causes fruits to ripen so store separately.

Cooking Methods for Vegetables Boiling (blanching, parboiling) Steaming Microwaving Roasting and baking Sautéing and stir-frying Pan-frying Deep-frying Grilling Stewing and braising Puréeing

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Classify Vegetables Answer Key Check Your Answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. F B F G D B E B C 10. C 19. G 11. B 20. A 12. D 21. B 13. A 22. B 14. B 23. C 15. C 24. D 16. B 25. G 17. E 26. F 18. B 27. E

Checking for doneness Use appearance and texture. Cooked to Correct Doneness Knowledgegalaxy. net Overcooked sundayundies. com

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