Vegetables make for great subjects in riddles because there are so many different types with unique shapes, colors, and characteristics. Below are 73 riddles that feature vegetables in their clues or answers. See how many you can get right!
Riddles about Vegetables
Fruit or Vegetable Riddles
Let’s start with some riddles that play with the distinction between fruits and vegetables:
1. I’m a green gourd that looks like a bumpy cucumber. People often stuff and bake me. What am I? Zucchini
2. I’m long and green, some people call me a vegetable, but I’m actually a fruit. What am I? Cucumber
3. I’m a bright orange root packed with vitamin A that’s a popular Thanksgiving side dish. Am I a fruit or a vegetable? Sweet Potato – it’s a vegetable
4. I’m a yellowish-green citrus fruit that looks like a small orange. People often use me in stir fries. What am I? Lemon – it’s a fruit
Green Vegetable Riddles
Green vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Here are some riddles about the green veggies:
5. I’m a green, leafy vegetable with curling tentacles. People often eat me raw in salads or use me to flavor stocks and soups. What am I? Kale
6. I’m a flowering green veggie with lots of florets on my head. People often steam me and serve me with cheese sauce. What am I? Broccoli
7. I’m a green veggie with lots of vitamin C. Monkeys like eating me. I have the word “pea” in my name. What am I? Snow peas
8. I’m a green veggie that grows below ground with edible white bulbs. Rabbits love to eat me. What am I? Celery
9. People cook me in stir fries. I’m long, hollow, and crunchy. What green vegetable am I? Bok choy
10. I’m a bright green, leafy vegetable named after a color. People often eat me raw in salads. What am I? Romaine lettuce
Orange and Yellow Vegetable Riddles
Next up, some riddles about orange and yellow veggies:
11. I’m an orange root vegetable that people often eat boiled or mashed at Thanksgiving. What am I? Sweet Potato
12. I’m a yellowish-orange vegetable loaded with vitamin A. People eat me raw with ranch dressing. What am I? Carrot
13. I’m a plump, yellow pepper stuffed with vitamins. People often grill and char me. What am I? Corn
14. I’m a crunchy, orange root that grows in bunches underground. People eat me cooked or raw. What am I? Carrots
15. I’m a yellow squash shaped like a bulbous teardrop. People bake, grill, and fry me. What am I? Yellow Squash
16. I’m a yellow fruit that’s mistaken for a vegetable. People pickle me and put me on burgers. What am I? Pickle
Red Vegetable Riddles
Red vegetables deliver vibrant colors along with flavor. See if you can guess these crimson veggies:
17. I’m a red, ribbed vegetable named after a color. People often eat me raw or cook me in stews. What am I? Red cabbage
18. I’m a bright red, spherical vegetable with a green stem top. Some people say I ward off vampires. What am I? Radish
19. I’m a starchy, brown-skinned root vegetable with a bright red interior. People often eat me mashed or fried. What am I? Red potato
20. I’m a red bell-shaped vegetable that can be spicy or sweet. People stuff me with cheese and rice. What am I? Red bell pepper
21. I’m a tasty red fruit that’s often mistaken for a vegetable because of my color. People eat me in salsa and salads. What am I? Tomato
Purple Vegetable Riddles
Purple veggies are packed with antioxidants. See if you know these violet vegetables:
22. I’m a purple root vegetable loaded with antioxidants. People often cook me into crispy fries and chips. What am I? Purple sweet potato
23. I’m a round purple veggie with white flesh inside. People pickle me to make relish. What am I? Eggplant
24. I’m a leafy green vegetable that can be red or purple. My name is a color too. What am I? Purple cabbage
25. I’m a starchy tuber with dark purple skin and white flesh. People eat me mashed and fried. What am I? Purple potato
26. I’m a purple vegetable you can eat raw or cooked. I’m long like a carrot but taste sweet and starchy. What am I? Purple sweet potato
Other Colorful Vegetable Riddles
Here are some more veggie riddles featuring a rainbow of colors:
27. I’m a white root vegetable shaped like a bulb. People cook me into soups and mash me with butter. What am I? Onion
28. I’m a brown, fibrous vegetable that tastes sweet when roasted. People say I’m good for your heart. What am I? Beet
29. I’m a bumpy, brown mushroom people love on their pizza. What am I? Portobello mushroom
30. I’m a green, leafy veggie that grows tall stalks with delicate fronds. What am I? Asparagus
31. I’m a green vegetable with a broccoli-like head, but skinnier stalks. People often roast me. What am I? Romanesco
32. I’m a knobby brown mushroom used to flavor soups and sauces. What am I? Porcini mushroom
Underground Vegetable Riddles
Here are some clues about vegetables that grow underground:
33. I’m a starchy tuber vegetable with brown skin and tan flesh. People eat me mashed, fried, and baked into fries. What am I? Russet potato
34. I’m a root veggie that grows long and skinny like an orange carrot. People stir fry me or eat me raw with dip. What am I? Parsnip
35. I’m a brown-skinned root vegetable known for making people cry when they chop me. What am I? Onion
36. I’m a knobby, brown-skinned root veggie packed with vitamins. My name sounds like “turn up.” What am I? Turnip
37. I’m a starchy, cream-colored tuber people eat mashed or fried into chips. What am I? Potato
38. I’m a purple root vegetable often confused for a sweet potato. People roast and fry me into fries. What am I? Purple potato
Podded Vegetable Riddles
Here are some riddles about veggies that grow in pods:
39. I’m a green veggie that grows in long pods on vines. People often boil me and eat me with butter. What am I? Green beans
40. I’m a green legume that comes in an edible pod. My name has the word “pea” in it. What am I? Sugar snap peas
41. I’m a plump green legume stuffed with seeds inside my pod. People steam me and season me with salt. What am I? Edamame
42. I’m a skinny, green pod vegetable eaten raw or cooked. My name starts with the letter “B.” What am I? Green beans
43. I’m a crunchy, watery veggie with a thick, green skin people eat raw. My name has the word “cumber” in it. What am I? Cucumber
Classic Veggie Riddles
Here are some classic vegetable riddles you may recognize:
44. I’m yellow and triangle-shaped. People dip me in ranch dressing. What am I? Carrot
45. I’m green on the outside and white on the inside. Rabbits and humans both love eating me. What am I? Celery
46. I’m green and leafy. People wrap sandwiches and tacos in me. What am I? Lettuce
47. I’m a root vegetable that’s orange. People say I help you see better. What am I? Carrot
48. I’m a veggie that grows below ground with brown skin and starchy white flesh. People eat me mashed or fried. What am I? Potato
49. I’m green and come in heads or florets. Some people think I’m a “super food.” What am I? Broccoli
What Am I Vegetable Riddles
Here are some “What am I?” style vegetable riddles:
50. What am I? I’m a green vegetable with curly leaves people often eat raw in salads or on sandwiches. Romaine lettuce
51. What am I? I’m an orange veggie that grows underground. People say I improve eyesight. Carrot
52. What am I? I’m a yellow vegetable that grows on vines. People bake and stuff me. Yellow squash
53. What am I? I’m a green veggie that grows on stalks in heads. I have vitamin C and fiber. Broccoli
54. What am I? I’m a starchy tuber veggie with brown, crackly skin and white insides. People eat me mashed or fried. Potato
55. What am I? I’m a purple vegetable people roast or fry into chips. I’m sweet and high in antioxidants. Purple sweet potato
Name That Vegetable Riddles
Can you guess the vegetable from these name-based clues?
56. I’m an edible green bulb used to flavor food. My name rhymes with “funion.” What am I? Onion
57. My name contains both the words “Jerusalem” and “artichoke” though I’m not really an artichoke. What am I? Jerusalem artichoke
58. My name is a color and I’m bright orange. Rabbits and humans eat me raw or cooked. What am I? Carrot
59. I’m a purple root vegetable plump with antioxidants. My name contains the word “sweet.” What am I? Purple sweet potato
60. My name starts with the letters B-R-O. I’m a flower-shaped green veggie packed with vitamins. What am I? Broccoli
Good for You Vegetable Riddles
These healthy veggies pack nutrients and fiber:
61. I’m a leafy green vegetable that grows tall stalks with curling fronds. People say I have more vitamin C than oranges. What am I? Asparagus
62. I’m a cruciferous green veggie that looks like a miniature tree. I’m rich in antioxidants. What am I? Broccoli
63. I’m a starchy, cream-colored tuber packed with potassium. People eat me mashed or baked in fries. What am I? Potato
64. I’m a sweet, brown root veggie delicious roasted or shredded into slaw. People say I’m heart-healthy. What am I? Beet
65. I’m an orange veggie crunchy and sweet when eaten raw. People say I help your eyesight. What am I? Carrot
How Do You Like It Cooked Vegetable Riddles
Think about how these veggies are prepared:
66. I’m a green, leafy vegetable people love eating raw in salads. I’m high in vitamin K. What am I? Spinach
67. I’m an orange tuber people love mashed with butter at Thanksgiving. What am I? Sweet potato
68. I’m a green stalk veggie often grilled and served with cheese melted on top. What am I? Asparagus
69. I’m a starchy veggie delicious when fried into chips or waffle fries. People often bake me plain or mash me with butter. What am I? Potato
70. I’m a bulbous veggie used to flavor everything from pizza to pasta. People say I make them cry when they chop me. What am I? Onion
Kid-Friendly Vegetable Riddles
Here are some veggie riddles for kids:
71. I’m green and shaped like a ball. Inside I have fluffy white seeds you can eat. What am I? Pea pod
72. I’m orange and pointy. Bunnies and kids love eating me raw. What am I? Baby carrot
73. I’m a yellow squash that grows on vines. People bake me into all sorts of yummy dishes. What am I? Zucchini
Conclusion
How did you do with these riddles? Vegetables make for fun, healthy subjects in riddles. Their bright colors, unique shapes, and nutritional benefits give lots of clues to play with. Hopefully these riddles encouraged you to add more veggies to your plate!
