If you’re tired of serving the veggies as sides to every meal you eat, maybe it’s time to try something new. Check out this list of five great vegetables you haven’t heard of yet.
Yucca
Yucca is a white, starchy and tropical root that’s native to South America. It’s a very versatile vegetable that tastes great boiled, baked, roasted, sauteed, pan fried, or even deep fried (yucca chips are to die for). The nice thing about yucca is that it’s loaded with vitamin C and is high in carbohydrates. It’s also a good source of dietary fiber and low in calories.
Arracacha
Arracacha, a starchy root vegetable that hails from South America, is another great vegetable you probably haven’t heard of. Straight out of the ground, arracacha looks like a spearhead. It’s quite fat at the top and narrows to a point — no wonder it earned the nickname “white carrot.” Boil arracacha root and use it as you would a potato, but expect a distinctive taste and aroma. Think celery, chestnuts and roasted cabbage. Arracacha is loaded with vitamins and nutrients: iron, calcium and vitamin A. It’s also low in calories and a great source of starch.