VEGETABLES

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Across
  1. 2. I am the root that is red
  2. 4. I’m tall and lean, spears reach high, grilled or stewed, I’ll send your food flying
  3. 7. I am a colorful bell, sweet and crunchy
  4. 8. I’m a summer squash, yellow and bright, Grilled or sautéed, it’s a beautiful sight to me
  5. 11. I’m yellow and sweet, with cob kernels
  6. 13. Another name for brinjal
  7. 14. I grow underground, but I’m not a worm. Peel my skin and I can make you squirm
Down
  1. 1. Adds a nice crunch to a stir-fry or salad, with green stems standing tall
  2. 3. I am leafy green, with a slightly bitter taste, Steamed or stewed, I am a nutritious base
  3. 5. What is a favorite vegetable game?
  4. 6. I’m green and small, found in a pod, stack me on a plate and nod at me.
  5. 9. I’m green, tall, cool and you’ll often find me in a salad
  6. 10. I am a starchy delight, often fried or mashed
  7. 12. I’m a leafy green known to make Popeye stronger