fruitveglist

Anisette	Mataluva
Apples	Manzanas.
Apricots	Albaricoques.
Artichokes	Alcachofas.
Asparagus	Espárragos. Look for the thinnest stalks. Cook briefly in salted boiling water and eat with knobs of butter. Espárragos Trigueros, is especially thin and tender.
Aubergines	Berenjenas.
Bananas	Plátanos.
Basil	Albahaca
Beans, Broad	Habas. A great favourite, whether fresh or dried.
Beans, green	Bajocas. Thin green beans.
Beans, Harricot	Judia Blanca.
Beans, Kidney	Habichuelas.
Beans, Lima	Judia de la peladilla.
Beans, Runner	Judia colorada. Judia de España. Judia Negra. Judia Escarlata.
Beans, small	Tabillas. Small broad beans or pods.
Cactus fruit	Higo de pala. Fruta del Candelabro. Higo de tuna. These are what you see growing on the giant cactus plants. Be very careful if you pick then in the wild as they are covered in almost invisible tiny spikes which get under the skin.
Capers	Tapenas. The pickled stalks are also eaten.
Carrots	Zanahorias
Cayenne	Pimentón Dulce. This is not hot and it is widely used in Spanish dishes. It is a red powder that comes in tins or packets.
Chard	Acelgas. A leafy green vegetable. The type sold in the markets has a white stalk and dark green leaves. Rather like Swiss chard. Cut the tough ends of the white chalks. Then chop and cook in boiling water but don’t overcook. A wild acelgas grows in the fields during winter.
Cinnamon	Canela. In long dry sticks or powder form.
Clove	Clavo. Spice.
Corriantro	Cilantro.
Couscous	Couscous. Wheat semolina. The base of North African cookery.
Cucumber	Pepino.
Fennel.	Hinojo. Peel and slice into salads or cook gently.
Figs	Brevas. Early, or black, figs.
Figs, Dried	Higo seco. Higo paso.
Garlic	Ajo
Garlic, young	Ajo tierno. Looks like spring onions. Delicious eaten as is or chopped in salads.
Ginger	Jengibre.
Lettuce	Lechuga.
Marzipan	Mazapan
Melon	Melón.
Mint	Hierbabuena. A type of mint.
Mint	Menta
Mushrooms	Hongos.
Onions	Cebollas.
Oranges	Naranjas.
Oregano	Orégano.
Parsley	Perejil. A free bunch of parsley is often given away when vegetables are bought. Pop it into a jug with some water to keep it fresh in the kitchen.
Parsnip	Chirivias.
Peaches	Melococton
Pears	Peras.
Peas	Pesoles.
Peas	Guisantes.
Pepper, black	Pimienta Negra. Peppercorns. By them in the market for your pepper grinder.
Peppers, small	Pimento de bola. These are small peppers like capsicums rather than chillies or black pepper. They take their name from the fact they are shaped like balls.
Pine nuts	Piñones. Great for scattering in salads, or adding to a wide range of dishes.
Plums	Ciruelas.
Pomegranate	Granada.
Potatoes	Patatas.
Pumpkin	Calabaza. Many different types, all delicious.
Quince	Membrillo
Red/Green Peppers	Pimientos. Fresh from the markets. Or buy them in tins and they are good for tapas and salads.
Rosemary	Romero
Salt	Sal
Spinach	Espinaca.
Strawberries	Fresas.
Turnips	Nabo
Yeast	Levadura.