Vegetables Word Search Puzzle 22

KALE: Kale became a trendy superfood in the 2010s, but it's been grown for over 2,000 years and was common in ancient Rome.

POTATO: Potatoes were the first vegetable grown in space by NASA astronauts in 1995 on the space shuttle Columbia.

CUCUMBER: Cucumbers are 96% water, making them one of the most hydrating vegetables you can eat.

ENDIVE: Belgian endive grows in complete darkness to keep its leaves white, pale yellow, and less bitter.

PEPPER: Bell peppers start green and change to yellow, orange, or red as they ripen - the color shows how sweet they are!

OKRA: Okra gets slimy when cooked because it releases a natural mucilage that works as a thickening agent in soups and stews.

FENNEL: Fennel has a mild licorice flavor and every part is edible - the bulb, stalks, leaves, and seeds.

SORREL: Sorrel has a tangy, lemony taste because it contains oxalic acid, the same compound found in rhubarb and spinach.

CHARD: Swiss chard isn't from Switzerland - it's named after a Swiss botanist. Its colorful stalks can be red, yellow, white, or pink.