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vegetables
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a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked
Vegetables are plants or parts of plants that we can eat either raw or cooked. They include things like carrots, broccoli, lettuce, and potatoes. Vegetables are full of essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which are important for keeping us healthy. They come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, and can be enjoyed in various dishes, from salads to soups to stir-fries.
- Fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce make a delicious salad.
- Grilled vegetable skewers are a crowd-pleasing appetizer at summer cookouts.
- I always start my day with a nutritious vegetable omelette packed with spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
- I tossed the roasted vegetables with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- The restaurant offered a vegetarian dish with a mix of seasonal vegetables.
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any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower