8 vegetables you shouldn't peel before eating

Potato skins are rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, adding texture and nutrients to dishes like mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or baked potatoes.

Potato

Carrot skins are tender, thin, and rich in fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants. However, they should be thoroughly washed before consumption.

Carrot

Cucumber skins are edible, rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, adding texture to salads or sandwiches. Peel or wash wax-coated cucumbers thoroughly.

Cucumber

Zucchini and summer squash's soft skin offers fiber and nutrients, making them ideal for slicing, grilling, or stir-frying, while maintaining their intact skin.

Zucchini and summer squash

The eggplant skin, rich in fiber and antioxidants, is a delicious addition to dishes like grilled eggplant, ratatouille, and eggplant parmesan, adding texture and color.

Eggplant

Beet skins are tender, nutrient-rich, and easy to eat without peeling, but they require thorough cleaning before cooking.

Beetroot

Sweet potato skins are nutritious, fiber-rich, and rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Roasting or baking them with the skin on preserves their nutrients and adds flavor to dishes.

Sweet potato

Radish skins are edible, rich in fiber and antioxidants, and add a peppery flavor to salads, but should be thoroughly washed before consumption.

Radish

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